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QSHE Director

Gloucestershire Permanent £70,000 - £90,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced QSHE Director to provide strategic leadership across Quality, Environment, Health and Safety within a complex manufacturing and supply chain environment. This role is responsible for driving governance, compliance, technical excellence, and a prevention-led safety culture while protecting consumers, products, and brand reputation.
  • Lead QSHE at a senior strategic level.
  • Drive real impact across quality, safety, and sustainability.

About Our Client

A global market-leading drinks manufacturer known for iconic brands, strong values, and a commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.

Job Description

  • Lead Quality, Food Safety and Technical Governance, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
  • Oversee QSHE management systems and certifications, maintaining operational excellence and audit readiness.
  • Drive product integrity initiatives, including vulnerability assessments, food defence, and fraud prevention.
  • Ensure robust traceability systems and effective issue resolution processes.
  • Lead incident and crisis management, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement programmes.
  • Champion a proactive Zero Harm culture through behavioural safety programmes and risk prevention initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance, including waste reduction, emissions management, recycling, and resource efficiency.
  • Develop and execute QSHE strategy aligned with organisational goals and operational priorities.
  • Manage QSHE budgets, technical programmes, laboratories, and external service providers.
  • Build capability across QSHE teams through coaching, succession planning, and leadership development.
  • Lead cross-functional projects and support safe, compliant delivery of capital investment programmes.

The Successful Applicant

Essential

  • Senior leadership experience within a complex FMCG, food, beverage, manufacturing, or consumer goods environment.
  • Deep expertise in Quality, Food Safety, and QSHE management systems.
  • Strong experience in incident, risk, and crisis management.
  • Proven track record of leading safety culture transformation and behavioural safety initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of environmental compliance and sustainability practices.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Analytical and data-driven approach to decision making.
  • Degree qualified in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Willingness to travel regularly.



Desirable

  • Experience managing co-manufacturing or partner networks.
  • NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
  • Knowledge of ISO, FSSC, AIB, or similar certification frameworks.
  • Advanced qualifications in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive Director salary level
  • Competitive package
Contact
Beth Horsley
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7064849
Phone number
+44 113 243 7721

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Health, Safety & Environment
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Gloucestershire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Beth Horsley
Consultant phone
+44 113 243 7721
Job reference
JN-072026-7064849