QHSE Manager

Job Introduction

Sodexo are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Manager (QHSE Manager) based at Farnborough (BAE contract). You will take responsibility for leading all aspects of developing; implementing and maintaining agreed QHSE and other operating standards across the Contract. Working as part of an integrated team linking with Site Business Managers; unit staff teams, and client site/SHE representatives dedicated to the contract. You will be based in the South with UK travel covering 26 client sites. This really is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career with a global company and lead / develop a team.

Role Responsibility

• Manage the QHSE team to achieve control, monitoring and implementation of QHSE and contract governance in line with BAE WPS and Sodexo UK and Ireland policies and procedures.
• Develop, maintain and improve the business Integrated Management System to underpin QHSE and operating standards
• Maintain a contract risk register, reviewing QHSE risks and escalating where appropriate
• Support the training and development of all staff to ensure awareness and understanding of QHSE Standards and the relevance to business objectives.
• Implement the Crisis Management Plan across all Clusters and ensure robust line of escalation exists.
• Provide a single business focus for accident and incident reporting and assist with subsequent investigation process; provide trend analysis to Contract Management Team to support and provide focus for driving positive behaviours and culture within the business.
• Develop Business Continuity Plans for all Service streams and participate in any table top or live exercises to test the plans.
• Monitor, audit and report on contract QHSE performance and provide assurance to Contract, CSIFM Divisional and Client Management Teams.
• Maintain quality, safety and environmental systems; implement and audit to achieve compliance with ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
• Provide leadership to support the management of supply chains and compliance with QHSE standards through ‘Point of Work Assessments’; audit and review of operating practice and systems.
• Ensure appropriate resources are provided to support a compliant business and to identify any systemic weaknesses.
• Be professionally accountable to the CSIFM Head of Health, Safety & Risk

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent
• Robust knowledge and understanding of Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental legislation & best practice  and appropriate industry specific qualifications (NEBOSH & IEMA, Auditor Training)
• Experienced Manager with experience of hard service delivery within FM Industry
• Experience of implementing and maintaining QHSE systems across an Integrated Facilities Management business
• Role Model for Managing Change and good analytical skills.
• Previous experience of managing and maintaining client and stakeholder relationships
• Full UK driving licence
• Excellent IT skills across Microsoft Office

Desirable

• IEMA Diploma
• Formal quality training -prefer IQA qualification
• Commercial understanding of FM Management contracts and operational business processes

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure; think clearly and act decisively.
• Good personal organisation skills.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Team Player.

Package Description

Band B

About the Company

Sodexo UK & Ireland employs around 36,000 people and delivers On-site Service Solutions to clients at over 2,300 locations including offices, hospitals, schools, defence sites, prisons, sporting events and visitor attractions. 

With an annual turnover of over £1bn, Sodexo delivers a diverse range of services from catering, cleaning, reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling clients to focus on their core business.