HSE Manager
Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: Leicester
Salary: £75,000 + benefits
Application date: 14th Nov 2025
About Our Client
This opportunity is with a large organisation in the food manufacturing industry, known for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company produces more than a billion products each year, supplying major supermarkets, convenience stores, hospitality venues, and travel outlets.
Job Description
• Leading the planning, measurement, review, and audit of all HSE activities.
• Setting and maintaining high standards for health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Advising management on best practice and legal compliance.
• Establishing and embedding effective HSE management systems.
• Ensuring all customer, permit, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Providing technical expertise and support to the management team.
• Keeping the business up to date with new legislation and industry developments.
• Building strong relationships with emergency services and regulatory agencies.
• Compiling and communicating HSE performance data to inform business priorities.
• Driving continuous improvement as a key member of the management team.
• Ensuring HSE business plans are current, tracked, and actioned.
• Delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Leading internal and external audits to maintain ISO14001:2015 compliance.
• Overseeing site security and maintaining environmental policies and manuals.
• Conducting HSE management review meetings and maintaining legal registers.
The Successful Applicant
• NEBOSH Diploma (essential); Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) preferred.
• IEMA qualification desirable.
• Strong background in Health, Safety & Environmental management, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Technically strong, with the ability to provide accurate, detailed guidance.
• Proactive, solutions-driven, and able to demonstrate a track record of achievement in a fast-paced environment.
• Experienced in conducting HSE audits.
• A true team player, passionate about making a difference and shaping the H&S agenda.
• Robust, assertive, and able to remain decisive under pressure.
• Confident operating at senior levels and representing the business externally.
What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary up to £75k, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension and health schemes.
• Generous holiday leave to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with a leading organisation in the FMCG sector.