Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Health & Safety Standards (SHE) Training Manager – Maidenhead (Hybrid, 2 Days in Office)

£50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Make a national impact on how 3,600 people learn, work and stay safe.

Are you an experienced training or competence specialist ready for your next strategic move? This is a rare opportunity to shape the national approach to Safety, Health & Environment capability for one of the UK’s largest construction materials businesses.

We are looking for a strategic leader in training, competence and digital learning to define and govern the SHE training framework for Heidelberg Materials UK. You will drive standards, influence behavioural improvement, and ensure the organisation remains compliant, competent and future‑ready. This is not a delivery or instructor role. It is a high‑impact governance, systems and capability leadership position with responsibility for national training standards, external provider performance, digital learning systems and alignment with industry requirements.

What you’ll lead

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Own the national SHE training & competence strategy
• Shape technical capability and behavioural improvement
• Lead governance of all external training providers
• Represent HMUK in MPQC and industry groups

Competence & Capability Development

• Ensure SHE training matrices and competence frameworks remain legally compliant
• Develop modern blended learning, e‑learning and catalogues
• Lead SHE apprenticeships and specialist capability programmes

Digital Learning Systems

• Own the Learning Management System and digital learning roadmap
• Lead system enhancements, integration and user adoption across the UK

Provider & Vendor Management

• Manage multiple national providers for cost, quality and compliance
• Partner with Procurement on sourcing, contracts and performance

Performance, Reporting & Assurance

• Drive KPI reporting across compliance, delivery and cost
• Provide technical assurance to Senior SHE Leadership
• Ensure alignment with NOS, IMS and MPA Safety by Competence standards

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with operational, SHE and training teams to align training with risk
• Influence senior leaders on competence priorities and improvement plans

What you’ll bring

• Experience in SHE, competence or technical training strategy
• Proven background in training governance and provider management
• Experience leading the design and delivery of large scale training programmes

Why this role?

• National strategic ownership and industry influence
• Opportunity to modernise SHE capability and digital learning
• A business investing in safety, technology and leadership
• High visibility with senior leadership and industry bodies

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