Overview

£55,000 - £59,000 depending on experience Lead. Inspire. Make Safety Happen

Looking for your next step in SHE training leadership? This could be the perfect opportunity to make a real impact.

Step into a role where your expertise shapes how we learn, work and stay safe. Join us as our next SHE Training Manager to lead the national Safety, Health & Environment training strategy for Heidelberg Materials UK. This pivotal role provides strategic leadership, governance and professional oversight to ensure all SHE training is compliant, high quality and aligned with operational risk and industry standards. You will shape and govern the UK wide training framework, driving capability development, behavioural improvement and a culture of continuous learning. With responsibility for supporting approximately 3,600 employees, you will oversee the performance of multiple external training providers delivering large scale national programmes, ensuring consistency, value and technical excellence. Although the role has no direct reports, it demands strong influential leadership and close collaboration with operational, SHE and training teams to strengthen SHE performance and drive continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

Lead the national SHE training strategy and standards
Influence behavioural improvement and technical excellence
Manage governance of external training providers
Represent the organisation within MPQC and industry groups

Training Planning & Capability Development

Oversee national planning and delivery of SHE training
Maintain training matrices to ensure legal compliance
Develop blended learning, e learning and training catalogues
Lead SHE apprenticeships and capability programmes

Digital Learning Systems

Own and develop the Learning Management System (LMS)
Lead system integration, testing and user training
Embed new digital learning systems across the business

Provider & Vendor Management

Manage external providers, contract performance and compliance
Partner with procurement on sourcing and cost optimisation

Performance & Reporting

Produce KPI reporting on compliance, delivery and financials
Support budgeting, forecasting and cost control
Ensure data accuracy across all learning systems

Legislative & Technical Assurance

Maintain up to date knowledge of SHE and training legislation
Act as technical authority to Senior SHE Leadership
Ensure alignment with NOS, IMS and MPA Safety by Competence standards

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Communicate training priorities and updates across the business
Work with T&D colleagues on internal communications
Engage senior leaders to align training with SHE risk and strategy

People & Provider Support

Coach internal and external trainers
Support wider Training and SHE teams as needed

Education & Qualifications

Minimum 3 years\' experience in SHE training management
PTLLS/PGCE or proven experience in training design and delivery
NEBOSH or IEMA Certificate (Diploma desirable)
IOSH or IEMA membership

Why Join us?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don\'t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we\'re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

We\'re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities

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