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QHSE Director
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ 80,000 - 100,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Durham, County Durham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Jackson Hogg are proudly supporting a specialist manufacturing business in the Durham area on a QHSE Director position, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.
Our client is seeking an experienced QHSE Director to lead the QHSE and Security functions on site. A senior leadership position that requires strong leadership skills, the ability to engage with senior and executive leadership whilst ensuring compliance across all operational areas.
QHSE Director Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and continuously improve integrated QEHSS strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
* Act as trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team on all matters relating to quality, environmental impact, health & safety, and security risks
* Challenge existing practices and drive cultural change to embed QEHSS excellence throughout the organisation
* Lead the development of QEHSS policies, procedures, and management systems to world-class standards
Quality Assurance & Management
* Oversee comprehensive quality assurance programmes across all business operations
* Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards and maintain certification
* Oversee operations working to ISO 45001 standard principles
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programmes
* Manage customer quality requirements and be the key interface with external auditors and certification bodies
* Develop and maintain quality protocols for space payload applications and aerospace/defence industry requirements
* Working knowledge of AS9100 certification requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defence (AS&D) industry standards
HSE & Leadership
* Serve as the statutory 'Responsible Person' for health and safety under relevant legislation
* Develop and maintain robust health and safety management systems
* Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations and standards
* Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
* Drive safety culture transformation and behavioural change programmes
* Develop and implement environmental management strategies and policies
* Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and permit conditions
* Drive sustainability initiatives and environmental impact reduction programs
* Manage environmental risk assessments and mitigation strategies
QHSE Director Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field, or demonstrable relevant experience
* Chartered status with relevant professional body (for example IOSH, IEMA, CQI)
* NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health and safety qualification
* Working experience within the aerospace sector
* Lead Auditor certification for relevant ISO standards (i.e. ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001)
* Demonstrable evidence of continuous professional development
* Deep understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and working knowledge of ISO 45001 principles
* Knowledge of AS9100 certification requirements for aerospace, space, and defence industries
* Strong understanding of environmental law and sustainability principles
* Knowledge of information security principles, cybersecurity frameworks, and data protection regulations (GDPR)Before You Apply
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