Health, Safety and Environment Manager, Institutional Catering

Position Summary

We are looking for a hands-on Health, Safety and Environment Manager to build and lead HSE and food safety capabilities across our Institutional Catering business.

The role will support our client-operated sites and work closely with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure strong standards while developing the systems, processes and culture required to support rapid business growth.

This is a builder role. You will not simply inherit an established HSE structure - you will help shape it.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE and food safety systems across the Institutional Catering business.

• Maintain and strengthen HACCP, ISO 22000 and relevant food safety management systems.

• Conduct audits and inspections across client sites.

• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective-action follow-up.

• Develop SOPs, risk assessments, audit frameworks and performance tracking systems.

• Support regulatory, certification and client audits.

• Conduct training and coach operations teams on workplace safety, food safety and hygiene standards.

• Support new site mobilisation and assess HSE requirements for new operations.

• Work closely with Operations, Culinary, Procurement and Business Development on cross-functional initiatives.

• Provide HSE and food safety input for tenders, client presentations and operational reviews.
  

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health, Food Science, Environmental Health or related discipline.

• Approximately 5-8 years of relevant experience in catering, food manufacturing, hospitality or large-scale foodservice.

• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety systems and workplace safety requirements.

• Experience with ISO 22000, audits, investigations and corrective-action management.

• Relevant WSH, auditing or food safety qualifications will be advantageous.
  

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is highly self-driven and willing to build systems rather than simply administer them.

• Is comfortable being hands-on at operating sites.

• Can influence teams and drive standards without relying solely on authority.

• Is pragmatic, commercially aware and able to distinguish real operational risks from paperwork.

• Enjoys broad exposure across operations, clients, regulators and management.

• Thrives in a fast-growing environment where priorities evolve quickly.