Job Summary

• The Group Manager, HSE will be responsible for the strategic leadership, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSE policies, systems, and culture across all subsidiaries and business locations. This role ensures regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, sustainability integration, and the creation of safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplaces and operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in aligning HSE practices with global standards while considering local operational realities across subsidiaries and locations in Nigeria.

• Provide strategic leadership for group-wide HSE strategy, culture, and continuous improvement across all subsidiaries and locations.
• Develop and implement HSE policies, procedures, and standards in compliance with Nigerian regulations and international best practices (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies including NESREA, NOSDRA, LASEPA, NAFDAC, FMEnv, and NMDPRA.
• Lead risk assessments, hazard analysis, environmental impact assessments, audits, inspections, and incident investigations, and track CAPA.
• Establish HSE KPIs, metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems for all business units.
• Design and deliver HSE training programs and awareness campaigns across all operational levels and functions.
• Provide sector-specific HSE oversight across agribusiness, healthcare, logistics/transport, fintech/office environments, and oil marketing operations.
• Oversee emergency preparedness, incident response, permit-to-work systems, and business continuity planning.
• Drive sustainability and environmental stewardship initiatives including waste reduction, energy efficiency, water management, carbon tracking, and ESG reporting.
• Build and lead HSE teams while coordinating with Operations, HR, Legal, Compliance, and Facilities across the group.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related discipline; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Recognized HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, and/or ISO 14001/45001 Lead Auditor.
• 12–15 years of progressive HSE experience, including at least 5 years in a senior or group-level leadership role.
• Proven experience managing HSE across multi-sector operations including manufacturing/agro-processing, oil marketing, logistics/transport, healthcare, and corporate environments.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian HSE laws and international safety and environmental standards.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination capabilities.
• Strong analytical, investigation, and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and training delivery skills within complex, multi-site organizations.