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The Opportunity We’re looking for a Head of QHSE to lead and shape our quality, health & safety, environmental and facilities functions at OpenWorks Engineering as we continue to scale as a rapidly growing defence technology and engineering business. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to influence operational maturity, manufacturing excellence and organisational standards. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, engineering and manufacturing teams to build robust, scalable and pragmatic systems that support rapid growth without compromising agility or innovation. This role is ideally suited to a leader who thrives on shaping strategy, developing high-performing teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels. The successful candidate will combine a strong commitment to people development with hands-on operational leadership and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, engineering-led environment. Security Vetting Information OpenWorks Engineering operates within the defence sector. As part of our recruitment and onboarding processes, we collect information that may be required to support future security vetting and clearance requirements, should these become necessary during employment. Who We Are OpenWorks is a rapidly growing business operating globally with a passion for exceptional engineering and building on a legacy of defence innovation in the North East of England. Our products provide ultra-high performance, real-time detection, tracking, identification and targeting of dynamic aerial threats. They have been deployed internationally to protect high profile military and civilian assets, and contribute towards the defeat of nuisance, misguided and maliciously deployed drones during operations. We are very proud to have supported a wide range of law enforcement and military operators, protecting many of the most high profile sites and individuals around the world. The amazing things we do are only possible because of a dedicated and passionate team. Why You’ll Love Working With Us Join a high-energy, collaborative team where great ideas thrive, challenges are embraced, and people genuinely love what they do. Here’s what our benefits have to offer: Rewarding Success - Competitive salary and bonus package, with performance bonuses of up to 25% and clear opportunities for career progression. Enhanced Pension – Up to 8% employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future. More Time to Recharge – 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, long-service rewards, and the option to buy up to 5 extra days. Breakfast & Lunch on Us  – Enjoy team breakfasts and freshly prepared lunches every day courtesy of Chef Mark and his team. Health & Wellbeing – Private healthcare and life assurance for added peace of mind. Sustainable Travel – Salary sacrifice schemes, including EV car and Cycle to Work options. Team Socials – Regular events, from quiz nights and football to board games and more. Learning & Growth – A culture that empowers you to challenge, grow and make an impact, plus a £250 annual learning budget to invest in the development that matters most to you. What you’ll be doing: Leadership and Team Development Influence quality culture: Use excellent communication skills to influence other stakeholders to ensure quality is seen as the responsibility of the whole company. Lead and develop teams : Support and develop the Quality and H&S teams, creating an environment that encourages ownership, accountability and continuous improvement. Provide leadership and coaching : Strengthen capability, consistency and structure across the function as the business continues to scale. People & Capability: Foster talent development through effective performance management, coaching, succession planning, recruitment and wellbeing initiatives. Build strong relationships : Foster effec