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. Lead HSE Officer | HSE Manager | Health and Safety Manager | Environmental Manager | HSE Lead | EHS Manager | SHE Manager | HSQE Manager | Health Safety Environmental Advisor | Senior HSE Advisor | Environmental Health and Safety | Occupational Health and Safety | Environmental Management | Site HSE | Construction HSE | Infrastructure HSE | Defence HSE | High Hazard Environment | Regulated Environment | Risk Assessment | Audits and Inspections | Incident Investigation | Safety Culture | Continuous Improvement | Compliance | HSE Legislation | ISO 45001 | ISO 14001 | NEBOSH | NEBOSH General Certificate | NEBOSH Fire