Senior QEHS Manager – A Strategic, senior leadership role. NEBOSH qualified, strong quality engineering background, excellent people leadership.
Purpose
The QEHS Manager leads the Quality function and partners with the CEO to build a proactive, compliant, and high‑performing culture of product quality, customer focus, safety, and environmental responsibility. The role ensures a robust and effective Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Management System that meets ISO 9001 and all relevant legal requirements, consistently protecting product integrity and customer satisfaction.
They oversee the site’s Process Improvement Programme, ensuring projects are delivered in a controlled, structured manner and handed over effectively to local process owners. The role also drives a closed‑loop approach to identifying, prioritising, and resolving systemic failures and non‑conformities across Holroyd’s management systems
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver the QEHS strategy aligned to business goals.
- Lead the transformation from reactive to proactive quality.
- Oversee ISO 9001 Management System and ensure certification readiness.
- Develop the Business Management System to a level where it is aligned with the requirements of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
- Supporting and enabling local business process owners to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their processes so they consistently meet internal and external customer requirements.
- Keeping the business informed and prepared for upcoming changes to relevant management system standards and SHE‑related legislation, ensuring continued compliance.
- Build self-sufficiency in QEHS, developing capability across the organisation through coaching and training.
- Lead governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
- Drive continuous improvement and problem‑solving culture across site.
- Provide leadership oversight and insight of Quality Engineering and EHS performance of the business.
- Represent the business to customers, regulators, and certification bodies.
- Act as final escalation point for major quality or safety issues.
- Develop a self-sufficient problem-solving structure and culture across all departments.
- Lead and manage the QEHS team, including recruitment and development.
Experience & Qualifications
- At least 5 years proven track record of operating in a senior management team role in Quality and/or EHS discipline.
- Member of the Chartered Quality Institute, preferably Chartered.
- NEBOSH Diploma (or happy to work towards).
- Possesses a strong background in design and manufacturing quality, with experience in the practical application of relevant tools and techniques to drive preventative quality
- Proven leadership in Quality and Safety, able to influence those both inside and outside of direct control
- IRCA Lead auditor, with experience of implementation and auditing of ISO management systems.
- Able to show they have maintained their technical expertise through ongoing learning and professional development.
- Proven experience applying Quality tools and methods, including facilitating advanced problem‑solving activities.
- Demonstrable positive influencing and communication skills with a track record of driving embedded Safety and Quality culture at all levels
- Remains calm, balanced, and in control under pressure, with a clear understanding of their own impact on others.
- Shows understanding and sensitivity when supporting colleagues who may be facing challenging or demanding situations.
- Uses strong interpersonal skills to encourage and uplift others, helping them stay motivated during difficult periods.
Pay: From £70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
