Emtelle
Head of Health, Safety, Quality, Environment and Compliance

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Head of Health, Safety, Quality, Environment and Compliance
Livingston James is delighted to be retained by Emtelle to appoint a Head of Health, Safety, Quality, Environment and Compliance, supporting the organisation's continued international growth and operational excellence agenda.
About Emtelle
Emtelle is a leading global manufacturer of pre-connectorised, blown fibre cable, microduct and ducted network solutions, with a Scottish heritage and more than 40 years’ experience supporting critical telecoms, power, data centre and defence infrastructure. The business continues to position itself as an innovation-led manufacturer, providing passive network infrastructure solutions designed to simplify installation, improve deployment speed and future-proof connectivity for customers across international markets.
From its manufacturing footprint in the UK, Germany, Denmark, the UAE and the USA, together with international sales locations, Emtelle serves customers across more than 50 countries and multiple sectors. The company’s global operations support high-performance fibre, ducting, cable management and harsh-environment solutions for network operators, infrastructure partners and major project customers.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly credible and experienced Head of Health, Safety, Quality, Environment and Compliance to lead, strengthen and integrate Emtelle’s global HSQEC agenda. This is a senior leadership role (but hands on) with responsibility for establishing consistent standards, governance, systems and assurance across health and safety, product and process quality, environmental performance, sustainability alignment, regulatory compliance and customer requirements. Working closely with regional leadership, operations, engineering, technical, supply chain and commercial teams, the postholder will ensure that Emtelle’s risk management, compliance culture and continuous improvement capability support safe, responsible and high-performing growth across all sites.
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Key Responsibilities
- Reporting into the senior leadership team, this role will be responsible for shaping and delivering a best-in-class HSQEC function that supports Emtelle's ambitious growth plans and global manufacturing footprint.
- The successful candidate will provide both strategic direction and operational leadership, ensuring compliance, governance and continuous improvement remain embedded throughout the business.
- The role will lead the development and delivery of Emtelle’s HSQEC strategy across its manufacturing operations, driving a culture where safety, quality, environmental responsibility and compliance are embedded throughout the organisation.
- Oversee integrated management systems, governance and assurance activities, whilst partnering closely with operational and functional leaders to strengthen risk management, improve performance and ensure consistent standards across multiple sites.


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Candidate Profile
We are seeking an experienced HSQEC leader who has operated within a complex, multi-site manufacturing, engineering, infrastructure or industrial environment. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership capability, commercial awareness and the credibility to influence stakeholders at all levels, while remaining comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity when required.
Role Details
- The role is Scotland-based, with a hybrid working model, although regular on-site attendance is preferred to support engagement with manufacturing operations and key stakeholders.
- A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered, commensurate with the experience and expertise required for this appointment.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact Ali Shaw (alishaw@livingstonjames.com) at Livingston James.
Equal Opportunities
Emtelle is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
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