Divisional Director of HSE
Midlands or South-East base location (with national travel)
Shirley Parsons is partnering with a major multi-disciplinary engineering organisation to appoint an experienced HSE leader for one of their most diverse and high-risk divisions. This role is responsible for developing and driving HSE performance within the division while collaborating with other senior leaders to achieve world-class standards.Reporting directly to the Divisional Managing Director, with a strong dotted line to the Group HSE Director, the position oversees a large team and involves significant client-facing interaction. This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and high-performing organisation.
The role:
* Lead and develop HSE strategies to ensure the division's compliance with safety standards and regulations.
* Collaborate with senior leadership to drive continuous improvement in HSE performance.
* Manage and mentor a large team, fostering a safety-first culture across all levels of the division.
* Act as the key point of contact for client HSE matters, ensuring excellent external stakeholder relationships.
* Support the business in achieving world-class HSE performance, aligning divisional goals with group-wide objectives.
The person:
* Extensive HSE experience within a high-risk, complex, and diverse operational environment.
* Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a large team to foster a strong safety culture.
* Strong track record in developing and implementing HSE strategies that drive continuous improvement.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly in client-facing roles, with the ability to build and maintain strong external relationships.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels within an organisation.
* Experience working in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment and engaging with senior leaders.
Vacancy Reference: PR/027904
Vacancy Owner: Liam Tiddy | liam.tiddy@shirleyparsons.com | (+44) 1296 611302 | (+44) 7800 513237
