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Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager - UK/Ireland - Vice President

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BlackRock logoBlackrock · London, UK
Full-timeHybrid2d ago
ComplianceDocumentationExcelLeadershipRisk ManagementStakeholder Management
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Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary HSE contact for all offices across the UK and Ireland, with accountability for program delivery and site performance.
  • Partner with Facilities, Engineering, HR, Security, Resilience and business stakeholders to ensure consistent implementation of HSE programs across locations.
  • Provide guidance and oversight to ensure local execution aligns with global standards and expectations.
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety culture, program effectiveness, and risk management practices across the region.
  • Oversee the delivery and effectiveness of core life safety programs, including: CPR/AED program (training coverage, equipment readiness, responder networks)
  • Emergency preparedness training and awareness
  • Emergency response planning and documentation
  • Lead planning and execution of emergency drills (e.g., evacuation, response scenarios), including coordination, evaluation, and follow-up actions across sites.
  • Maintain regional oversight of emergency preparedness, ensuring appropriate readiness across all locations.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to support and oversee health center operations, ensuring alignment with HSE standards and employee support programs.
  • Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to monitor health center and program utilization, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure services effectively support employee health, wellbeing, and risk mitigation.
  • Lead event safety planning and oversight for internal events across the UK and Ireland.
  • Ensure appropriate risk assessments and control measures are in place for events and workplace activities.
  • Provide oversight and support for the UK & Ireland Occupational Health program, ensuring effective delivery in line with health, safety, and wellbeing standards.
  • Partner with event organizers, Facilities, and Security to review event setups, identify potential risks, and implement controls.
  • Ensure effective incident management processes, including appropriate investigation, follow-up, and closure of actions.
  • Drive accountability for execution across sites, ensuring commitments and actions are delivered.
  • Oversee regulatory compliance and internal standards implementation across all UK and Ireland offices.
  • Lead and support inspections, audits, and monitoring activities, ensuring sites are meeting required standards.
  • Oversee programs such as food safety inspections, ensuring coordination with Facilities and vendors and appropriate documentation.
  • Ensure HSE documentation and records are consistent, complete, and audit-ready across all locations.
  • Support alignment between requirements, processes, and evidence to ensure controls are clearly defined and operating effectively.
  • Key Skills & Competencies
  • Strong understanding of HSE programs, workplace risk management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to balance hands-on operational engagement with regional oversight and leadership.
  • Experience applying risk and control concepts, including documentation, evidence, and issue management.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge effectively.
  • Structured, detail-oriented mindset with a focus on execution and outcomes.
  • Analytical capabilities to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or related field.
  • 8-10 years of relevant experience in HSE, operations, or risk-related roles.
  • Experience leading HSE programs across multiple sites or regions.
  • Experience with emergency preparedness, workplace safety programs, and regulatory compliance.
  • Familiarity with data tracking and systems (e.g., Excel, ServiceNow) preferred.

Benefits

Our hybrid work modelBlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work fHealth insuranceFlexible schedule

Additional Information

About this role Job Location: London Job Overview: The UK / Ireland HSE Manager is responsible for the delivery and continuous improvement of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) programs across all BlackRock offices in the UK and Ireland. This role combines hands-on operational execution with regional leadership, ensuring HSE programs are consistently implemented, risks are proactively managed, and controls and documentation are in place to support both compliance and effective risk reduction.

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