Lead Health Safety Environmental Officer

Role: Lead Health, Safety & Environmental Officer
Location: Near Swindon, Oxfordshire, England (100% Onsite)
Contract: 12 Months | Inside IR35
Rate: Competitive Day rate | 37 hours per week 

Deadline: 23rd March – 10:00am

Ceto Talent are supporting a highly secure programme within the defence sector, seeking an experienced Lead Health, Safety & Environmental Officer to take ownership of HSE delivery within a complex operational environment.

This role will suit a well-rounded HSE professional with strong environmental management experience, capable of operating on-site and driving standards, compliance, and continuous improvement across the function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, and environmental activities across site operations
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, standards, and internal governance
• Drive environmental management initiatives and ensure best practice is maintained
• Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on all HSE matters
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Promote a strong safety culture and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with site teams to deliver safe and compliant operations
• Deliver timely reporting and ensure accurate documentation of HSE activities

Requirements

• Proven experience working in Health, Safety and Environmental roles within complex environments
• Strong background in environmental management
• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent)
• NEBOSH Fire and Safety Certificate
• Ability to work flexibly in a site-based role
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results and drive improvements in HSE performance

Desirable

• Previous experience working within defence or highly regulated environments
• Understanding of JSPs
• IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management
• Leadership or team management experience
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor training

*Please note that with defence sector roles, you may be subject to security clearance requirements*

For more information or to apply, contact Jasmine White at Ceto Talent for a confidential discussion.


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