Compliance & Safety Manager

Compliance & Safety Manager Location: Leeds Salary: £45,00 - £55,000 DOE Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, Office based Headway Recruitment is working on behalf of a well established UK engineering and vehicle solutions business to recruit an experienced Compliance & Safety Manager. This is a key hire for our client and forms part of their continued growth and commitment to quality, safety and regulatory excellence.   The Role - Compliance & Safety Manager As Compliance & Safety Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation's compliance, quality, health and safety framework, working closely with teams across the business to ensure standards are consistently met and continually improved. This Compliance & Safety Manager position offers genuine influence, visibility and scope to shape processes, embed best practice and support long term business objectives.   The Opportunity Reporting into senior leadership, the Compliance & Safety Manager will play a pivotal role in strengthening compliance and QHSE processes across the business. You will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining compliance systems that not only meet regulatory requirements but also support operational excellence.   Key Responsibilities - Compliance & Safety Manager Compliance & Standards Develop, implement and maintain compliance policies aligned with current legislation and industry best practice Maintain ISO 9001 certification and third party accreditations including SafeContractor, Avetta and customer specific standards Lead the business towards ISO 14001 accreditation Monitor regulatory changes and provide clear guidance to the leadership team Auditing & Continuous Improvement Conduct internal audits and report on compliance performance Develop and manage QHSE policies, procedures and improvement initiatives Complete supplier questionnaires and support compliance related tender submissions Health & Safety Leadership Champion a positive health and safety culture across all areas of the business Provide expert advice on H&S legislation, policies and safe working practices Manage incident investigations and liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders Training & Culture Design and deliver compliance and safety training programmes Support behavioural change initiatives to embed best practice across quality, compliance and safety Reporting & Documentation Maintain accurate compliance records, audits, risk assessments and improvement plans Ensure documentation is audit ready and maintained to a high standard About You To be successful as Compliance & Safety Manager, you will be confident, organised and able to influence at all levels of the business. You will ideally have: Experience working in a regulated or technical environment At least one year's experience in a QHSE or compliance focused role A recognised health and safety qualification, ideally NEBOSH Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and health & safety legislation Strong communication, organisational and problem solving skills The ability to work autonomously and manage workload effectively What's on Offer Our client offers a strong benefits package including: 31 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service Private healthcare Company pension scheme Life assurance Employee recognition scheme Birthday leave and gift voucher Annual company social events Full training and development support Clear progression opportunities How to Apply   This Compliance & Safety Manager role is being managed by Headway Recruitment on behalf of our client. For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact us directly