QHSE Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an accomplished QHSE Manager to lead the Quality Health Safety and Environmental function at our Secure Systems & Technologies business unit.

This important leadership role is focused on ensuring excellence in product quality with a primary emphasis on audit compliance, the continuous advancement of our Quality Management System (QMS) and fostering a culture of excellence across operations. The role will also ensure compliance with HSE legislation and company policies creating a safe and healthy work environment and a culture of safety first.

• Lead maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001 ISO 17025 ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards as well as customer requirements.
• Lead and develop the QHSE team to deliver high standards of compliance assurance and performance across the business unit.
• Support the ongoing accreditation of ISO 9001 ISO 17025 ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Act as the primary interface with external auditors accreditation bodies regulatory agencies customer quality representatives; manage audit schedules and responses.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement (CI) embedding lean principles and driving change initiatives across functions.
• Oversee internal audit programmes and ensure robust corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Generation of customer specific quality plans and liaison with customers and suppliers over quality related issues.
• Lead incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Coordinate and deliver required QHSE training and awareness ensuring all staff are appropriately trained and aware of QHSE responsibilities.
• Support product and process quality through effective inspection testing and root cause analysis techniques.
• Provide QA leadership in new product introduction (NPI) design reviews and configuration / change control processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering Operations and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues and improve performance.
• Monitor and report quality performance metrics to senior leadership offering strategic insights and recommendations.
• Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to develop and sustain a network of high-performing compliant suppliers.
• Lead coach and develop the Quality Assurance team fostering ownership accountability and excellence.

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (Mechanical Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred) or demonstrable equivalent experience in quality leadership.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a QHSE leadership role within manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and related standards.
• Experience with QMS platforms.
• Lead Auditor trained with a proven track record of managing audits and accreditation processes.
• NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma (or willingness to work towards).
• Professional membership of IOSH or IIRSM (or willingness to work towards).
• Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) advantageous.

• Demonstrated success in managing external audits accreditation processes and customer quality engagements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Ability to drive quality culture change and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Commercial awareness and ability to balance compliance with business needs.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a drive for accountability.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and promote change.
• Proficient in CI methodologies and lean tools.

• Must be eligible for or hold Security Clearance (SC).
• Infrequent travel to suppliers customers and other company sites may be required.

• Flexible working practices we work a 9-day fortnight offer flexitime and work a half day Friday
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Health cash plan cash back for everyday health expenses
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance 4 x annual salary
• Reward and recognition platform
• Discount platform retail leisure gym discounts and more
• Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
• Support for further training and education
• Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in…