Senior HSEQ Manager

Maintain and continuously improve Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Environmental Management Systems.

Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, certification, and company standards.

Lead product withdrawal, recall, crisis management, incident response activities, and CAPA programmes where required.

Lead implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental programmes across the UK.

Drive proactive risk identification, hazard management, and incident prevention initiatives.

Support delivery of sustainability objectives, environmental improvement initiatives, and HSEQ training and competency development programmes.

Act as the business owner for BRCGS Food Safety certification and other applicable management system certifications.

Maintain compliance with BRCGS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and other applicable standards.

Lead certification, surveillance, recertification, customer, regulatory, and retailer audit programmes.

Establish and monitor HSEQ performance metrics, targets, and reporting frameworks.

Analyse trends and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, compliance, and operational performance.

Lead improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance, operational effectiveness, and business performance, including digitalisation, standardisation, and simplification of HSEQ systems and processes.

Degree qualification in Food Science, Quality, Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline.

Minimum 7-10 years' experience in HSEQ, Quality, Food Safety, Technical, or HSE leadership roles within FMCG, food, beverage, manufacturing, or similarly regulated industries.

Proven experience managing BRCGS-certified manufacturing facilities and quality systems.

Extensive experience leading customer, retailer, certification, regulatory, and internal audits.

Strong knowledge of HACCP principles, risk management frameworks, and food safety systems.

Strong understanding of UK food safety, health and safety, and environmental legislation.

Demonstrated experience leading incident investigations, CAPA programmes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Proven experience leading and developing high-performing technical or HSEQ teams.

Strong stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.

BRCGS Lead Auditor qualification.

Lead Auditor qualification in ISO standards.

NEBOSH General Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent.

Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.

Experience managing outsourced manufacturing and co-packer relationships.

Experience within wine, beverage, food manufacturing, or FMCG industries.

Membership of IOSH, IEMA, CQI, IFST, or equivalent professional body.

Annual wine allowance and access to unique wine specials

Flexible working (Up to 2 days working from home)

Paid Parental Leave

Start your weekend early with our Fast Friday finishes!

Modern office located Bristol's city centre

Go Beyond Day - make a difference in your local community

Access to an extensive online learning library

Private Health Insurance Discounts & Annual Flu Vaccination Program

Employee Assistance Program & Various exclusive employee discounts

At Vinarchy we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability.

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