Interim HSE Manager

Interim HSE Manager (Inside IR35)

Location: Oldham
Reporting To: Managing Director
Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week
Contract Type: Interim (Inside IR35)
Rate: £350 per day
Duration: 3 months (potential for extension)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Interim HSE Manager to lead and strengthen our Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management framework during a period of transition and improvement. This interim role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and standards while embedding a proactive HSE culture across our busy manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will take a hands-on approach to reviewing current systems, conducting gap analyses, supporting ISO 45001 certification readiness, and driving immediate and sustainable improvements in HSE performance.

Key Responsibilities

HSE Strategy & Compliance

• Lead and support the enhancement of the company's HSE management systems.
• Conduct gap analyses and implement action plans to achieve ISO 45001 certification.
• Ensure compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental legislation and standards.
• Provide expert HSE advice and guidance to senior management and operational teams.

Documentation & Risk Management

• Develop, review, and maintain all HSE policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Oversee incident reporting and investigation, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support the development of practical and proportionate risk control measures.

Engagement & Culture

• Promote and embed a positive HSE culture across the workforce.
• Deliver targeted HSE training, briefings, and toolbox talks.
• Collaborate with departmental managers and the Quality function to integrate HSE best practices.

Auditing & Reporting

• Plan and conduct internal HSE audits; coordinate external audit preparation.
• Monitor and report on key HSE performance indicators.
• Benchmark against industry standards and recommend opportunities for improvement.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience in an HSE management role within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Demonstrated experience preparing for and achieving ISO 45001 certification.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive gap analyses and implement improvement plans.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels.

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent HSE qualification.
• Experience working with integrated management systems (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001).
• Strong IT and reporting skills (MS Office, audit tools, etc.).

Why This Interim Role?

• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on HSE performance in a key manufacturing business.
• Autonomy to deliver practical, high-value improvements.
• Competitive day rate inside IR35 (£350/day).
• Collaborative, hands-on environment with visible leadership support.

About Cast UK

Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com

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