Sheq (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) Officer

SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) Officer. London. Posting Date: 06/17/2025. Deadline: 07/14/2025

Role Title: SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) Officer

Contract Type: Regular

Reporting To: Director of Global Workplace Services, Global Operations

Program/Department/Unit Name: Global Operations

Location: London

Team Name: Workplace Services

Role Purpose

The SHEQ Officer is responsible for overseeing, implementing and managing health, safety, environment and quality management systems to ensure a safe, compliant, sustainable and efficient working environment. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities across our global workplace portfolio:

- Development and management of our global Health and Safety management system.
- Development and management of workplace environmental, sustainable and wellbeing practices.
- Development and management of a workplace quality and supplier governance system to ensure efficient, effective, and safe workplace operations as delivered by external vendors or otherwise.

Key responsibilities

As the SHEQ Officer, your key responsibilities are as follows:
Health & Safety:

- Develop, implement, and maintain a health and safety system that complies with legal requirements and best practices.
- Conduct regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of local risk registers
- Deliver health and safety training to employees, promoting a culture of safety and awareness.

Environment, Sustainability and Wellbeing:

- Develop, implement, and maintain an environmental management system that aligns with legal regulations and sustainability best practices.
- Conduct regular environmental audits, inspections, and impact assessments to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Implementing, maintaining and continually improving office initiatives across the organization
- Provide training and guidance to employees on environmental policies and sustainability to promote responsible practices.

Quality Management & Supplier Governance:

- Develop, implement, and maintain quality practices that meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular quality audits, inspections, and process evaluations to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with quality standards.
- Establish and oversee supplier governance programs to ensure vendors meet quality, compliance, and performance expectations.
- Perform supplier audits and assessments, working closely with vendors to drive improvements and maintain product and service quality.
- Provide training and support to employees on quality procedures and best practices to enhance consistency and efficiency.

Emergency Preparedness & Disaster recovery & Business Continuity:
Partner with our Global Security team, local Global Operations staff and other key Operations units to:

- Develop and maintain local office emergency response, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans to minimize disruptions.
- Conduct risk assessments and regular training to ensure employees are prepared for office related emergencies.

Reporting & Documentation:

- Maintain accurate records of health and safety risk registers, incidents, maintenance activities, compliance reports and file with relevant authorities.
- Analyze data to identify trends, assess risks, and provide insights for continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation:

- Identify opportunities for improving safety practices, energy efficiency, and sustainability in Workplace Services.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes, implementing best practices as applicable.

Key internal relationships

Global Operations Associate Directors, Global Operations Officers; Global Security and Risk; Real Estate Portfolio Renewal.

Key external relationships

Facility Management and Real Estate Projects partners.
- Relevant Health and Safety qualification
- Relevant qualifications in Environmental, Quality and Wellbeing practices, including audits.
- Educated to a degree level (or equivalent substantial industry experience).

Health & Safety Experience:

- Proven experience in health and safety management, including developing and implementing safety policies and procedures.
- Familiarity with safety legislation, regulations, and standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001).
- Experience conducting risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations.

Environmental Management Experience:

- Proven experience in developing and implementing environmental policies and management systems.
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, standards, and best practices (e.g., ISO 14001, EPA regulations).
- Experience conducting environmental audits, impact assessments, and sustainability initiatives.

Quality Management & Supplier Governance Experience:

- Demonstrated experience in quality