Job Description

We are CH&CO a collection of specialist businesses and market leading brands.


We want our people to love what they do and have fun. We celebrate diversity, and our inclusive culture encourages everyone to bring their whole self to work every day. Working at CH&CO gives our teams the opportunity to work across all of our brands, experiencing the variety of our business and the services we deliver. We are currently recruiting for a HSE Manager to work in London with us for a 12month maternity contract.


Location: London - ad hoc travel may be required occasionally outside of London. Mobile position


Salary: 42,000 per annum 12 month fixed term contract


Working Pattern: Monday - Friday- 40 hours per week, 9am to 5pm, can be flexible


Key Responsibilities:

Operate as one of the regional HSE managers responsible for supporting the management of health, safety and environment across all sectors within a defined geographical sector with brand alignment. To be the SME and lead for specific functional topics. To provide competent advice, guidance and support to operational teams to enable them to carry out their HSE responsibilities. To undertake reactive and proactive monitoring of HSE including incident investigation, audits, inspections and analysis of performance data. To support the retention and mobilisation of new business in order to facilitate the implementation of effective HSE standards.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Delivery of H&S performance indicators Delivery of Food, health and safety & Allergen performance indicators Delivery of proactive internal auditing

Role Specific

Effective liaison (including meetings) with the sector MD, operational leadership and clients (where required) teams to ensure they are kept informed of HSE initiatives, updates or improvements. To ensure the alignment of any sector specific HSE plans to the business needs and sharing of best practise. Provide competent HSE advice, guidance and support to managers across the sectors, obtaining specialist support when required. Support the communication of important HSE messages out to regional operational teams to help drive HSE compliance. Investigate reactive incidents and enforcement action within a timely manner through the effective engagement of the operations teams and support functions such as legal, HR, L&D as required. Support the implementation of corporate HSE initiatives across the regions to improve operational compliance. Assist in the programme of auditing with CH&CO HSE policies and procedures. Support operations in site mobilisations and ongoing support for new business. Work with sector HSE Champions to develop a safety of culture. Extensive travel to CH&CO sites to ensure delivery of proactive and reactive site visits and operational support. Approx 4 days per week travel depending on business need. Monitor AIR3 and investigate, where necessary, advice and close our incidents reported. Engage with HSE regulators in the event of likely enforcement actions or disputes.

Person specific

Experience in managing health and safety in a multi-site environment. Chartered QHSE professional desired Knowledge of catering business procedures and practices. Enthusiastic and motivational. Organised, able to judge and prioritise as per business requirements. Excellent people skills with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals across the company. An ability to influence sector, operational and site management with conviction to deliver findings in a robust manner. The ability to work on own initiative. Willingness to travel / work away from home on a regular basis. Flexible to adapt to changing situations and schedules. Demonstrable enthusiasm, energy and drive for the role

What's in it for you?


Working with CH&CO has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.



Personal Development and Training opportunities Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Holiday allowance Private medical eligibility Eye care A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Family friendly support Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Volunteering days Professional subscriptions Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers
About Us


As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.


Job Reference: com/2306/541400/52745565/SU #CH&CO


Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!