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An interim assignment for an experienced QHSE Manager based on-site near Luton, offering an initial 6 months duration working with a well-known group of companies specialised in manufacturing and distribution of specialist electronic / electrical components. A leading name in the production and distribution of specialist electrical and electronic components are looking to recruit an interim QHSE Manager to cover long-term absence at their site in Luton, with the initial contract duration confirmed for 6 months. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape and drive the organisation's commitment to quality, safety, sustainability, and compliance across not only their head office, but also two other smaller sites across the UK. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ethical business practices. With ambitious growth plans on the horizon, this is your chance to make a significant impact within a supportive environment that values collaboration, professional development, and flexible working opportunities. If you are passionate about making workplaces safer, more sustainable, and compliant with industry-leading standards, this is an exceptional opportunity. What you'll do: As the QHSE Manager based in Luton, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of operational excellence across multiple sites. Your day-to-day activities will involve maintaining internationally recognised certifications while driving forward initiatives that improve workplace safety culture. You will work collaboratively with various departments to ensure legal compliance is always achieved while supporting continuous improvement projects that enhance overall business performance. By developing comprehensive sustainability strategies and leading health & safety initiatives from risk assessment through emergency planning, you will help create an environment where every team member feels supported. Your expertise will also be crucial in managing facility infrastructure needs, ensuring all assets are compliant and delivering effective training programmes that embed best practices throughout the organisation. Success in this role means not only meeting regulatory requirements but also inspiring others to embrace positive change for long-term organisational growth. • Maintain and develop current ISO certifications (ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001) using management systems to drive continual improvement throughout all business operations., • Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, regulations, and directives by collaborating closely with business managers to deploy robust quality management systems., • Conduct internal audits in partnership with external consultants, coordinate external audits, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance QHSE performance across multiple locations., • Develop and manage group-wide environmental and sustainability strategies by setting annual improvement targets at both group and site levels while ensuring quarterly reporting requirements are met., • Lead the implementation of health & safety policies by conducting regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure appropriate measures are in place to mitigate risks., • Oversee emergency procedures including PPE requirements, COSHH compliance, first aid policy development, equipment maintenance, and monthly reporting on health & safety matters., • Provide strategic oversight for accreditations such as RISQs, Safe Supplier, Ecovadis by managing annual memberships and collaborating with teams to deliver value through these recognitions., • Work with department leads to ensure social governance goals are met throughout the supply chain while upholding high standards of quality assurance documentation for customers., • Collaborate with HR to develop employee compliance training programmes that foster understanding of QHSE policies across all levels of the organisation. To excel as the QHSE Manager you'll bring substantial experience from similar roles where your focus has been on operational excellence within regulated environments. • Hold IOSH or NEBOSH qualification in Health & Safety management which demonstrates your commitment to best practice standards within operational environments., • Bring proven experience working at management level within operations or compliance functions where you have successfully delivered projects from inception through completion., • Demonstrate high levels of organisation with an ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while ensuring deadlines are consistently met under pressure., • Showcase experience developing management systems (such as ISO 9001/14001/45001) including audit delivery that drives continual improvement across diverse teams., • Possess excellent communication skills enabling you to keep stakeholders informed of progress whilst building collaborative relationships throughout the business., • Exhibit strong attention to detail when analysing data or preparing reports so that decision-making processes are always well-informed., • Display analytical thinking skills that allow you to identify root causes of issues quickly before implementing effective solutions which prevent recurrence., • Be IT literate with proficiency in MS Office programmes as well as data usage/reporting tools necessary for monitoring compliance metrics effectively. If you are interested in exploring this interim opportunity further, or would like to discuss the longer-term permanent opportunity, please apply today. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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Interim Learning Transformation Director. This is a senior, transformation-focused interim appointment with global scope, operating across the UK and the US.

AJ Chambers are working with a local authority in South Essex and they are currently recruiting for an Interim Assistant Director.

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Finatal is working exclusively with a high-growth, private equity–backed SaaS business to appoint an Interim FP&A Director.

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Interim Employee Relations Director.

Interim Director role at Starfish Search. Starfish Search is working with a small charity based in Sussex to appoint an experienced Interim Director.

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A leading investment firm in Central London is seeking an experienced Interim Portfolio Management Director to lead monitoring and value creation initiatives across diverse fund strategies.

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A fast-growing technology business in the UK is looking for an Interim Finance Director for a 6-month fixed-term contract, with a potential to go permanent. Ideal candidates will have proven experience at the Finance Director or CFO level in a scaling business, with a strong commercial acumen and ex

Director (Interim) of the Goldsmiths’ Centre. The Goldsmiths’ Centre – a London-based charity that supports the jewellery, silversmithing and allied industries to embrace learning as a lifelong practice – is seeking an exceptional Interim Director to lead our organisation through a pivotal p

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Senior Finance Director level background operating in a complex matrix environment within consumer products or retail. This interim position sits at the heart of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Extensively experienced operational manager with over 20 years NHS experience.MBA qualified teamed with a nursing background (RGN).Has managed the following services; Emergency Department, Respiratory services, General Surgery, Women’s & Sexual Health, Specialist Surgery and Anaesthetics.Efficient

A leading professional services group is seeking an Interim Security Director to lead their security function during a critical transformation period. This fully remote role requires proven experience at the director level with a strong background in security strategy and compliance. An immediate st

Interim Sales and Strategy Director - FMCG.

Our Client, based in the East of England is seeking to recruit an interim Divisional Director of Operations – Emergency, for an initial period of 6 months. As part of the senior team supporting the office of the Deputy COO & Chief Operating Officers’ office, you will work as part of a triumvirat

A leading financial institution is looking for a Director of HR Europe Strategic Governance and Risk to manage operational functions, oversee HR audit and risk, and drive HR cultural initiatives.

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A leading children’s charity in the UK is seeking a Director of Strategy & Transformation on an 18-month fixed-term contract.

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A leading consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced International Tax & M&A Director for an interim six-month position.

Interim Managing Director – Engineering Business. A well‑established engineering business is seeking an Interim Managing Director to lead a key business unit through an important phase of strategic and operational development. Proven experience in interim or permanent MD / senior P&L leadership

We are seeking an experienced Interim Portfolio Management Director to lead portfolio oversight and value creation initiatives, optimising monitoring, data analytics, performance reporting, and operational processes across diverse fund strategies.

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Finatal is currently partnered with a professional services business who is backed by an upper‑mid‑market PE fund.They are currently going through a large transformation project, focusing on implementing a new ERP and introducing several new products.They are searching for a strong no.At the sam

Support the Director of Operations in management and leadership across the Emergency Department and Trauma & Orthopaedics.

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A large national organisation is seeking a strategic Finance Director for a 6-month contract to lead its regional finance function.

Must have worked as a stand‑alone Treasury Director and not just have Treasury oversight in another role. We are currently searching for an immediately available Seasoned Treasury Interim to jump into an assignment for a PE backed business based in the city.

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Lead and develop national operations for a large renewable energy asset portfolio, ensuring strong operational performance, customer satisfaction and commercial outcomes.This is an initial 6 months contract term.Define and deliver the country O&M strategy aligned with regional objectives.Own nationa