Job Description

Group HSEQ Manager

Location:

Holborn, London, hybrid working 3 days a week office base

Working hours:

40 hours

Position Overview

The Group HSEQ Manager will lead, develop, and implement the company's health & safety strategy across the group. Leading the function and managing a small team, this role ensures compliance with UK legislation, client requirements, and best practice standards, while promoting a proactive safety culture throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Leadership

Develop, implement, and maintain the Group Health & Safety strategy aligned with business objectives. Provide leadership and direction to HSEQ function and team, to drive continuous improvement. Advise the Board and senior management on H&S performance, risk, and compliance. Act as the company's competent person under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure full compliance with relevant UK health and safety legislation (e.g. HSWA 1974, CDM 2015, RIDDOR 2013, COSHH). Develop and manage policies, procedures, and risk assessments in line with ISO 45001 standards. Lead internal and external audits, ensuring certification and regulatory compliance. Liaise with enforcing authorities such as the HSE, Fire Authority, and Environmental Health Officers when required.

Operational Support

Support operational managers in identifying and controlling workplace hazards across all business units & FM service lines (e.g. hard FM, soft FM, maintenance, cleaning, front of house). Provide expert advice on safe systems of work, permit to work processes, and contractor management. Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, ensuring robust root cause analysis and effective corrective actions. Oversee health and safety training programmes, including induction, toolbox talks, and competency assessments.

Culture & Engagement

Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the business, encouraging employee engagement and ownership. Develop communication campaigns and initiatives to support a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace. Benchmark performance and share best practice across contracts and regions.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

Extensive experience in health and safety management within the Facilities Management, Property, or Construction sectors Previous leadership, management or supervising of a Health & Safety team Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation Proven ability to influence and engage at all levels of an organisation Excellent communication, investigation, and report-writing skills Knowledge of CAFM systems and data reporting tools.

Desirable:

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety). Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards. Experience with environmental or quality management systems (ISO 14001 / ISO 9001). * Training qualification (e.g. IOSH Trainer, PTLLS, or equivalent).