Head of HSEQ

Head of QHSE Milton Keynes | UK Travel | Competitive + Benefits

We are supporting the appointment of a Head of QHSE to lead Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental performance across a high-profile integrated facilities management contract for a leading banking client.

This senior role provides strategic oversight across 12 corporate head offices and circa 350+ retail branches nationwide, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement and a strong safety culture.

• Provide strategic leadership and accountability for QHSE delivery across all hard and soft FM services, ensuring contractual and statutory compliance.
• Lead accident and incident management, including AINM reviews, RIDDOR assessments and implementation of lessons learned.
• Act as senior QHSE advisor to the client, supporting delivery of their H&S strategy and attending governance forums and safety meetings.
• Oversee safe systems of work for medium and high-risk activities (e.g. HV/LV, confined space, work at height) in collaboration with HSQE and Supply Chain teams.
• Drive effective use of client systems (e.g. Track Record, Ostara) and deliver clear QHSE reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain the Integrated Management System in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, leading audits and corrective actions.
• Support mobilisation and contract transitions, embedding robust QHSE processes from the outset.

• NEBOSH National Diploma (Level
  6) or equivalent - essential.
• Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (Level
  6) - essential.
• IOSH Graduate or Chartered Member - essential.
• Degree/HND and ISO Internal Auditor qualifications - desirable.
• Proven experience leading QHSE across multi-site FM or complex built environments, ideally within banking or critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and UK statutory compliance, with excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel nationally, with at least one day per week on site in Milton Keynes.

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