HSE Manager - Chemicals Manufacturing - Manchester - £50-60k + benefits

The Opportunity

We’re supporting a growing speciality chemicals manufacturer to appoint a QHSE Manager at their COMAH-regulated site.

You’ll take ownership of site-wide QHSE strategy, working closely with senior leadership to ensure risk is effectively managed and controls are embedded in day-to-day operations.

The Role

This is a hands-on leadership role with full responsibility for the site’s QHSE framework, ensuring compliance while driving a practical, risk-based approach.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading COMAH compliance and regulatory engagement (HSE & Environment Agency)
• Supporting emergency planning, MAPP development, and regulatory inspections
• Driving process safety and major hazard risk management (COSHH, Human Factors, safety-critical tasks)
• Overseeing and embedding Management of Change (MOC)
• Leading incident investigations and ensuring learning is implemented
• Managing environmental compliance, monitoring, and improvement initiatives
• Overseeing occupational health and exposure risk management
• Maintaining and improving ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 systems
• Driving a strong, practical safety culture across site

About You

We’re open to two profiles:

• An experience in HSE/QHSE within chemicals, manufacturing, or COMAH environments
• Strong grounding in risk assessment, audits, and compliance
• Ready to take ownership and step into a site leadership role
• Ambitious, proactive, and confident influencing site teams

Or

• A proven experience leading QHSE within process or high-hazard industries
• Looking to step into or further develop within a COMAH-regulated / upper-tier environment
• Strong understanding of process safety and regulatory engagement

Why Apply?

• Clear opportunity to step up into a leadership role or elevate your COMAH experience
• High level of autonomy and visibility with senior stakeholders
• Work within a technically complex, high-hazard environment
• Opportunity to shape culture and make a tangible impact on site safety and performance

Apply Now

If you’re ready for the next step in your QHSE career or looking to expand your experience in a COMAH environment, apply today for a confidential discussion.