Lead Health Safety Environmental Officer

Role: Lead Health, Safety & Environmental Officer
Location: Near Swindon, Oxfordshire, England (100% Onsite)
Contract: 12 Months Inside IR35
Rate: Competitive Day rate 37 hours per week

Deadline: 23rd March 10:00am

Ceto Talent are supporting a highly secure programme within the defence sector, seeking an experienced Lead Health, Safety & Environmental Officer to take ownership of HSE delivery within a complex operational environment.

This role will suit a well-rounded HSE professional with strong environmental management experience, capable of operating on-site and driving standards, compliance, and continuous improvement across the function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, and environmental activities across site operations
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, standards, and internal governance
• Drive environmental management initiatives and ensure best practice is maintained
• Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on all HSE matters
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Promote a strong safety culture and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with site teams to deliver safe and compliant operations
• Deliver timely reporting and ensure accurate documentation of HSE activities

Requirements

• Proven experience working in Health, Safety and Environmental roles within complex environments
• Strong background in environmental management
• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent)
• NEBOSH Fire and Safety Certificate
• Ability to work flexibly in a site-based role
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results and drive improvements in HSE performance

Desirable

• Previous experience working within defence or highly regulated environments
• Understanding of JSPs
• IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management
• Leadership or team management experience
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor training

Please note that with defence sector roles, you may be subject to security clearance requirements

For more information or to apply, contact Jasmine White at Ceto Talent for a confidential discussion.

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