SHE Manager

SHE Manager Play a key role in shaping the safety, health and environmental (SHE) culture of a respected organisation. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful change, influence senior stakeholders and ensure high standards of compliance, assurance and continuous improvement across the business. Responsibilities Take ownership of BRE’s SHE management system, ensuring it is effective, compliant and driving real impact. Leading SHE audits, inspections and assurance activity across the organisation. Ensuring compliance with UK legislation, internal standards and certification requirements. Overseeing incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective actions. Managing SHE risk, performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives. Supporting internal and external audits and maintaining audit readiness. Driving a positive safety culture through leadership, communication and training. Working closely with senior leaders to embed SHE into business processes. Line management of SHE team member(s) and oversight of SHE budget and KPIs. Qualifications & Experience Experience in a SHE Manager / HSE / SHEQ / EHS leadership role. Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and regulatory compliance. Hands‑on experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems. A track record in audits, inspections, incident investigation and assurance. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead culture change. Strong analytical skills, including use of SHE data and KPI reporting. Experience operating in regulated or operational environments (e.g., built environment, engineering, manufacturing or similar). NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and IOSH membership (GradIOSH/CMIOSH preferred). Location and Working Pattern This role is based at the BRE Science Park in Watford, with an expectation to work on site 3–4 days per week (flexi-hybrid). Benefits Pension scheme – 5% employer‑matched contribution. Life assurance – 4x your basic salary. Enhanced maternity package. HealthPartners cashback scheme– reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care and more. Onsite facilities: restaurant, nursery and free parking, including at‑cost EV charging points. Learning & development: free access to BRE Academy and online learning platform. Professional membership reimbursement. Equal Opportunities Statement BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr