HSEQ Manager-Defence

HSEQ Manager

Defence

Location: Home-based with regular travel across the Oxfordshire region, including sites at RAF Brize Norton, Defence Academy Shrivenham, and MoD Lyneham.

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Benefits: Company car and additional employee benefits.

Security Clearance: Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.

Make a Difference Where Safety, Quality and Operational Excellence Matter Most

At Serco, we're committed to delivering critical services that make a real difference. We're now looking for an experienced HSEQ Manager to join our Defence Business Unit and play a key role in shaping, promoting and driving our Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) strategy across the UK Defence portfolio.

About the Role

This is more than a compliance role. As a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, you'll help create safer workplaces, strengthen environmental performance, enhance quality standards and drive a culture where continuous improvement is embedded in everything we do.

You'll work closely with operational teams, customers and senior stakeholders, providing expert guidance, influencing decision-making and ensuring our commitment to "Think Safe, Work Safe, Home Safe" is brought to life across the business.

You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance, supporting operational delivery, driving improvements and helping colleagues understand that outstanding HSEQ performance is about behaviours, culture and accountability as much as it is about systems and processes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Acting as the HSEQ Subject Matter Expert, providing professional advice and guidance to managers and operational teams.
• Driving compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards across Defence contracts.
• Producing monthly HSEQ performance reports and delivering meaningful insight to support decision-making.
• Leading or supporting incident investigations, carrying out root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Supporting operational reviews, risk management activities and site inspections.
• Building strong relationships with customers, colleagues and third-party stakeholders.
• Delivering HSEQ training programmes and developing workforce capability.
• Supporting strategic bid activity to ensure HSEQ requirements are embedded into solutions and contracts.
• Conducting audits, assurance activities and compliance reviews against organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and shared accountability for safety performance.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a passionate and proactive HSEQ professional who can influence at all levels, balance operational priorities and drive meaningful improvements across a complex Defence environment.

You will have:

Essential

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety but will except candidates working towards Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety
• Membership of IOSH, IIRSM or equivalent professional body.
• Proven experience in an HSEQ practitioner or management role.
• Experience delivering training and coaching operational teams.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience of incident investigation and corrective action implementation.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Food Safety Level 3 (or higher).
• Train the Trainer qualification.
• Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management.
• Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management.
• Lead Auditor qualification.
• Accident Investigation training.
• Experience conducting H&S and environmental audits.
• Knowledge of Defence, regulated or high-hazard environments.
• Familiarity with HAZID, HAZOP and safety case processes.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence HSEQ performance across a critical portfolio and be part of a team that values integrity, innovation and collaboration.

If you're an experienced HSEQ professional who is passionate about creating safer workplaces, driving performance and making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us create a safer, stronger and more sustainable future for Defence.

Benefits

• Pension 6% employer matched
• Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays
• Life assurance 2x base salary if in pension, (1x if not)
• Flexible working to support work-life balance

Other notable benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• 30% Serco Leisure Centre Discount
• Option to buy additional leave
• Charitable payroll giving
• A wide range of discounts

A little bit about us:
At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).

For support with your application, please contact recruitmentuk@serco.com.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.