Group QHSE & Sustainability Director
Hybrid role with regular travel to London & Luton offices
Are you passionate about driving cultural change and making a real impact on people, safety, and the environment? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Group QHSE & Sustainability Director to lead and shape an inclusive, innovative, and effective approach to Quality, Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability (QHSE & S) across our organization.
You will work collaboratively with senior leaders to embed a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that QHSE & S leadership is fully integrated across the business. This role offers a platform to design and implement engaging, forward-thinking strategies while leading high-performing teams that create meaningful, long-term impact.
What you’ll be doing
As Group QHSE & Sustainability Director, you will:
✔ Work with the Group Leadership team to manage the Integrated Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental Management System across the organization.
✔ Lead and support a high-performing QHSE & S leadership team, ensuring effective performance management.
✔ Develop and refine policies, procedures, and processes to promote best practices in safety and sustainability.
✔ Partner with senior managers to drive continuous improvements in safety performance and environmental impact.
✔ Oversee and support investigations related to accidents, near misses, and insurance claims.
✔ Champion driver safety programs to ensure the well-being of our workforce.
✔ Create and maintain a culture where safety is valued, responsibilities are clear, and objectives are achieved.
✔ Develop and implement training strategies that empower employees and support professional growth.
✔ Support ISO accreditations and external audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
What you’ll bring
✔ Extensive experience as a QHSE & S leader, with recognized qualifications such as CMIOSH, IEMA or equivalent.
✔ A track record of influencing senior leadership and working collaboratively to embed meaningful cultural change.
✔ Strong communication and engagement skills, with the ability to inspire teams and make QHSE & S a core business priority.
✔ Experience in using data insights and storytelling to drive strategic decision-making.
✔ The ability to work flexibly, calmly, and efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
✔ Strong planning and organizational skills, particularly in managing teams across multiple locations.
Essential Experience
✔ Leadership experience in QHSE & S within the facilities management and security industry.
✔ A solid understanding of ISO Integrated Management Systems.
✔ A track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
✔ Experience in incident reporting, investigation, and resolution to maintain robust safety practices.
✔ The ability to establish audit and assurance programs to ensure legal compliance.
✔ Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage timelines, resources, and costs.
✔ Deep knowledge of Environmental/Sustainability legislation and experience implementing improvement programs.
What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding talent and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. Here’s what you’ll get:
* Employee Ownership – You are part of our success!
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Company sick pay
* Maternity and paternity leave support
* 24/7 GP access, plus mental health, wellness, financial, and legal support
* Two paid volunteering days per year – Give back to a cause that matters to you
* Exclusive perks and discounts – More than 250 deals available
* Ongoing training and development – From apprenticeships to leadership programs
* Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion – Our Mosaic Committee and Mental Health First Aiders are leading the way
* Recognition and rewards – Celebrating our shining stars all year round
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. As an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we strive to build a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all.
Please note: Security clearance (DBS) is required for this role.