Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role that shapes the future of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) within a global organisation? Serco is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior HSEQ Manager to join our UK Defence division. This is a unique opportunity to lead and innovate in a role that not only ensures compliance but also drives strategic growth and operational excellence.
This is a critical role, offering both strategic and tactical support to the Director of HSEQ, designed to enhance the operational value of our HSEQ initiatives while actively contributing to the broader strategic direction of our UK Defence portfolio. This includes aligning HSEQ strategies with broader business objectives and ensuring that our HSEQ initiatives are effectively integrated into our long-term plans. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues and customers to understand their needs, transform relationships, and address any challenges collaboratively. This role also involves providing support to the UK Defence Academy situated in Swindon two days per week. Whilst weekly travel to site isn't always required, flexibility is essential in this role and travel to Swindon and other UK sites will be expected.
At Serco, you will be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence. As a Senior HSEQ Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the safety and success of our Defence operations. We offer a supportive environment that fosters professional growth, with opportunities to lead high-impact projects and initiatives that shape the future of HSEQ.,
* Strategic Leadership: Support the development and execution of HSEQ strategies tailored to our Defence capabilities, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.
* Regulatory Compliance: Oversee adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations, driving excellence in audit coordination and compliance documentation.
* Operational Oversight: Provide hands-on support during critical operations, ensuring HSEQ considerations are integrated seamlessly into our daily functions.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a key liaison to ensure HSEQ objectives are met.
* Incident Management: Lead comprehensive investigations into incidents, driving root cause analysis and the implementation of preventive measures.
* Training and Development: Deliver impactful training programs to operational colleagues and spearhead the development and implementation of tailored training initiatives at the Business Unit or divisional level.
* Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of innovation and efficiency across all HSEQ processes, adopting cutting-edge technologies and best practices.
* Performance Assurance: Ensure the implementation of robust HSEQ performance monitoring mechanisms, conducting regular reviews and implementing corrective actions as necessary to align with organisational goals, objectives and regulatory requirements.
Proven Expertise: Extensive experience in HSEQ management, with a strong track record of delivering safety culture change programs and auditing.
* Behavioural Safety and Culture Change: Experience in leading and delivering transformative behavioural safety culture change programmes, and/or working with internal partners to successfully deliver these programmes.
* Data Analysis: Proficiency in data analysis techniques and tools to derive actionable insights from HSEQ performance data.
* Compliance Savvy: In-depth knowledge of ISO standards (9001/45001/14001) and other relevant HSEQ requirements.
* Problem Solver: Strong analytical skills to identify trends and root causes, coupled with the ability to develop and implement effective solutions.
* Innovative Mindset: A passion for continuous improvement, with the ability to inspire and drive innovation across teams., Minimum Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety.
* IOSH/IIRSM membership or equivalent.
* Accident Investigation training.
* Lead Auditor qualification.
About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
* Company car.
* Bonus potential up to 10%.
* Private medical insurance.
* Pension - 6%.
* A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
* Growth and development opportunities - Serco will support with a range of qualifications.
* A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Wisdom App, Simply Health Plans and more.
* Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
* A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
* Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase more.
* Life assurance.