Job Description

Human Resources Nottingham, United Kingdom From 50,000, dependent on experience

Closing Date:

08.08.2025
Here at Microlise, we have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager to join our team! We are looking for an experienced and passionate HSE Manager, who will occupy a vital role that protects company reputation employee safety. You will be enhancing our environmental credentials by fostering a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving environmental sustainability initiatives.



We are aspiring to become a net-zero business and are looking for someone who can support us on this sustainable journey. Ideally, your background will be from an SME organisation (at least 500 employees). Additionally, you will be collaborating proactively with our people to deliver the HSE strategy at our UK offices (Nottingham, Coventry, Altringham). This will include creating and managing policies, alongside processes and training that protects people from risks. Ideally, you will have a proven ability to drive continuous improvement and a positive culture of Health, Safety and Sustainability.



Are you meticulous with attention to detail? Do you have excellent people management skills and are able to influence people at all levels? If this sounds like you, then get your application in now!

What you will be doing:

Develop and implement compliant HSE improvement plans, policies, procedures, and best practices across the business to achieve measurable reductions in risks and incidents that foster a proactive safety culture Develop a compliant HSE management system and implement the relevant initiatives, providing guidance and support to the organisation and the people within it Promote a HSE culture across the business by championing HSE initiatives, encouraging employee involvement and implementing behavioural programs Oversee the implementation and maintenance of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certified management systems Proactively identify emerging HSE risks and develop preventative strategies to mitigate potential incidents and non-compliance Provide environmental performance information for TCFD, SECR, ESOS and other customer compliance audits Lead incident and accident investigations, including RIDDOR reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions Oversee contractor H&S compliance and implement site-wide safety audits Build, monitor and report on KPIs, identifying areas for improvement Management of First Aiders and Fire Wardens, ensuring there is sufficient cover across the business and First Aiders are sufficiently trained and clear on their responsibilities Participate in the Management Review ISO14001/ISO45001 for the site. Report on HSE status and provide advice on improvement activities ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 implementation and management Travel to UK offices and customer locations in the UK as needed

What we are looking for:

Demonstrable experience in a HSE Manager role, in an organisation of more than 500 employees Excellent working and evident knowledge of HSE NEBOSH National Certificate or Diploma or equivalent Health Safety qualifications ISO 45001 & 14001 standards implementation and maintenance Demonstrable experience implementing positive HSE changes Ability to plan, prioritise and track work in a busy environment Computer and IT literate - specific focus on all Microsoft Office systems Commercial and financial awareness in a corporate environment Valid UK driving licence and flexibility to visit our satellite offices, on an ad-hoc basis

Why Microlise?

When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK's leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Eddie Stobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail.



Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.


Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more 33 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing year on year to 38 days, then further increases with length of service Life Assurance, 4 times your annual salary Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other discounts with Reward Gateway Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business Employee Assistance Programmes Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts, annual staff awards and many more incentives Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Great Place to Work(TM) certified - We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success Best Workplace in the UK(TM) for Development, Technology, Wellbeing and Women

Recruitment Process

For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live; so don't delay getting your application in!

Recruitment Agencies

Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers. Any queries should be directed to jobs@microlise.com in the first