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Jackson Hogg are proudly supporting a specialist manufacturing business in the Durham area on a QHSE Director position, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. Our client is seeking an experienced QHSE Director to lead the QHSE and Security functions on site. A senior leadership position that requires strong leadership skills, the ability to engage with senior and executive leadership whilst ensuring compliance across all operational areas. QHSE Director Responsibilities • Develop, implement, and continuously improve integrated QEHSS strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements, • Act as trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team on all matters relating to quality, environmental impact, health & safety, and security risks, • Challenge existing practices and drive cultural change to embed QEHSS excellence throughout the organisation, • Lead the development of QEHSS policies, procedures, and management systems to world-class standards Quality Assurance & Management • Oversee comprehensive quality assurance programmes across all business operations, • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards and maintain certification, • Oversee operations working to ISO 45001 standard principles, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programmes, • Manage customer quality requirements and be the key interface with external auditors and certification bodies, • Develop and maintain quality protocols for space payload applications and aerospace/defence industry requirements, • Working knowledge of AS9100 certification requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defence (AS&D) industry standards HSE & Leadership • Serve as the statutory 'Responsible Person' for health and safety under relevant legislation, • Develop and maintain robust health and safety management systems, • Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations and standards, • Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation, • Drive safety culture transformation and behavioural change programmes, • Develop and implement environmental management strategies and policies, • Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and permit conditions, • Drive sustainability initiatives and environmental impact reduction programs, • Manage environmental risk assessments and mitigation strategies QHSE Director Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field, or demonstrable relevant experience, • Chartered status with relevant professional body (for example IOSH, IEMA, CQI), • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health and safety qualification, • Working experience within the aerospace sector, • Lead Auditor certification for relevant ISO standards (i.e. ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001), • Demonstrable evidence of continuous professional development, • Deep understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and working knowledge of ISO 45001 principles, • Knowledge of AS9100 certification requirements for aerospace, space, and defence industries, • Comprehensive knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and regulations, • Strong understanding of environmental law and sustainability principles, • Knowledge of information security principles, cybersecurity frameworks, and data protection regulations (GDPR), • Experience with quality assurance methodologies and continuous improvement tools, • Understanding of quality protocols and highly regulated industry requirements

Jackson Hogg are proudly supporting a specialist manufacturing business in the Durham area on a QHSE Director position, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. Our client is seeking an experienced QHSE Director to lead the QHSE and Security functions on site. A senior leadership position that requires strong leadership skills, the ability to engage with senior and executive leadership whilst ensuring compliance across all operational areas. QHSE Director Responsibilities * Develop, implement, and continuously improve integrated QEHSS strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements * Act as trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team on all matters relating to quality, environmental impact, health & safety, and security risks * Challenge existing practices and drive cultural change to embed QEHSS excellence throughout the organisation * Lead the development of QEHSS policies, procedures, and management systems to world-class standards Quality Assurance & Management * Oversee comprehensive quality assurance programmes across all business operations * Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards and maintain certification * Oversee operations working to ISO 45001 standard principles * Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programmes * Manage customer quality requirements and be the key interface with external auditors and certif...