HSEQ Manager - Defence

HSEQ Manager

Home Based – supporting sites in the Southwest

Full Time, Permanent

£44,000 - £56,000 per annum

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Are you passionate about Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) management? Do you thrive in roles that allow you to drive operational excellence and cultivate a culture of safety and continuous improvement? Join Serco as an HSEQ Manager and make a real difference in our Defence division.

At Serco, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we take pride in offering a collaborative and inclusive environment where you can thrive. As an HSEQ Manager, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environmental sustainability, and quality assurance across our Defence portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful change, influence strategic decision-making, and be part of a forward-thinking team that is committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and creating safer, more sustainable operations.

You’ll be primarily supporting our contracts in Helston, Cornwall and Yeovilton, Somerset, whilst also providing shadowing support to the UK Defence Academy in Swindon. Site visibility is crucial, and you’ll be expected to visit the contracts within your remit  regularly for effective hands-on HSEQ oversight and engagement with our colleagues and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on HSEQ issues, providing guidance to all managers and colleagues.
• Support  and implement HSEQ strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Oversee incident management, including thorough investigations and root cause analysis to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provide expert support for strategic bids and ensure HSEQ is integrated into service delivery plans.
• Deliver training programmes, such as First Aid at Work and Mental Health Awareness, to operational colleagues.
• Ensure alignment with ISO 9001/45001/14001 standards and promote best practices across the Defence portfolio.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a HSEQ Practitioners role.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent data analysis skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Genuine enthusiasm for HSEQ matters, showcasing self-motivation and a drive to effect positive change.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, effectively convey ideas and initiatives.
• Strong understanding of management systems, including ISO 9001/45001/14001, and relevant HSEQ requirements, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
• Display exceptional organisational skills, working independently and efficiently to prioritise workload and meet fixed deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety.
• IOSH/IIRSM membership or equivalent.

What We Offer:

• Company car.
• Pension – 6%.
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
• Growth and development opportunities – Serco will support with a range of qualifications.
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Wisdom App, Simply Health Plans and more.
• Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
• A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase more.
• Life assurance.

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

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Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.  For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
 

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.