Health Safety Environment Officer

Role overview

We are looking for a QHSE Business Partner in Germany to support site operations with quality, health, safety, environment, and compliance topics. The role sits in an international setting and combines hands-on support for operational teams with a strong focus on standards, governance, and ongoing improvement.

The position involves regular travel within Germany and occasional travel across Europe.

Key responsibilities

• Advise managers and operational teams on quality, occupational safety, environmental matters, and compliance requirements.
• Help ensure adherence to legal obligations, ISO frameworks, and internal management systems.
• Carry out audits, site inspections, safety walkthroughs, and risk assessments.
• Support the development of a strong safety and quality mindset across the organization.
• Track key metrics, incidents, and corrective or improvement actions.
• Maintain and enhance management systems covering quality, health and safety, environment, IT security, and IT service management.
• Prepare reports and assist with both internal and external audit activities.

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
• Several years of experience in QHSE, occupational safety, or compliance.
• Solid understanding of ISO-based management systems and audit procedures.
• Experience setting up and improving management systems.
• Prior leadership experience or experience coordinating teams in a subject-matter capacity.
• Strong communication and advisory skills.
• Good working knowledge of the relevant health and safety, environmental, and compliance regulations.
• Very good German and English skills.
• Valid Class B driving licence.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Germany and occasionally elsewhere in Europe.

Preferred qualifications

• Additional qualification in environmental management.
• Further training in fire protection or construction-related occupational safety.
• Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification.
• Membership in a relevant professional body such as IOSH.
• Trainer qualification, for example HABC Level 3.

What’s on offer

• Interesting work in an international environment.
• Close cooperation with operational leadership teams.
• Opportunity to help shape processes for long-term impact.
• Strong growth prospects within a global organization.

Additional information

This position requires a high level of mobility and regular on-site presence across German locations, with occasional travel within Europe. Candidates should be comfortable working across multiple disciplines, including quality, safety, environment, compliance, IT security, and IT service management.

Application note

Interested candidates are invited to apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.