QHSE Compliance Officer

As Glendale’s QHSE Compliance Officer, you will serve as the technical authority and champion for contract compliance, regulatory compliance, and sustainability across our national contract footprint. Operating from our central office in Chorley, you will divide your time between high-level oversight and on-site rigour—conducting comprehensive compliance audits across our operational green services contracts throughout the UK. This role requires a unique balance of sharp technical detail, robust governance, and authentic personal gravitas. You will be directly responsible for identifying risk, enforcing statutory standards (including ISO 14001, waste management regulations, and quality goals), and influencing senior leadership, sub-contractors, and operational teams to embed an unflinching culture of compliance.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and evaluate regular on-site compliance audits across all national operational contracts; Assess operational compliance against statutory legislation, Glendale policies, and client contracts/SLAs; Produce precise, high-quality, evidence-backed audit reports with root-cause analyses, risk-weighted findings, and corrective action plans; Monitor post-audit corrective actions to ensure timely close-out; Serve as or develop to be central subject matter expert on contract law, waste management, and QHSE risk mitigation; Maintain a live risk register and track legislative updates; Support responses to external regulatory body inspections and assist with board-level reporting; Deliver clear written and verbal communications and lead debriefs with Contract Managers, Directors, and client partners; Draft compliance summaries and executive presentations for the Senior Leadership Team; Create and cascade environmental training modules, SOPs, and toolbox talks to upskill operational staff

Requirements

Proven background in QHSE management, auditing, or compliance assurance; Hold a relevant qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Environmental Certificate); ISO 14001 Lead or Internal Auditor certification; Knowledge of UK H&S legislation, waste regulations, and sustainability metrics; Valid UK Driving Licence and full willingness to undertake regular travel with overnight stays; Commanding gravitas; Meticulous attention to detail; Exceptional communication skills

Benefits

Competitive salary; Business travel benefits; Possible performance related bonus; Incremental annual leave; Free gym membership for you and a nominated person, depending on location; Employee health cash plan; Pension scheme; Company sick pay; Genuine career progression; Training and development opportunities