AMAS Compliance & HSE Manager

BSI Group•Reston, VA

21d•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for an Americas Compliance & HSE Manager to join BSI on a full-time, permanent basis, reporting to the Group Head of Compliance, Ethics & HSE. This is a senior regional role responsible for the deployment, management, and continual improvement of BSI’s Compliance and HSE programmes across the Americas. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will represent the function at leadership level, maintain key ISO certifications, and play a central role in promoting a strong culture of ethics, safety, and integrity. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery and is well suited to someone confident operating in complex, regulated, multinational environments.

Requirements

A degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or equivalent professional HSE qualification.
At least 5 years’ experience in HSE and compliance roles, ideally within high-risk or highly regulated environments.
Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 37001 (or similar compliance frameworks).
Experience managing risk, crisis response, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Proven leadership capability, including team management and budget responsibility.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence senior leaders.
Strong communication skills and a proactive, improvement-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

Deploy and maintain BSI’s Compliance and HSE Management Systems across the Americas, ensuring continued certification to ISO 37001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001
Lead regional audits, inspections, monitoring, and corrective actions to ensure compliance with Group standards and local legislation.
Develop and deliver the Americas Compliance & HSE plan in partnership with regional leadership.
Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to senior leaders, including participation in the Americas Leadership Council.
Lead accident, incident, and compliance investigations, implementing effective preventative measures.
Maintain oversight of risk assessments, safe systems of work, and occupational health guidance.
Produce regular reporting on incidents, audits, and compliance performance for senior leadership and Group.
Identify regulatory risks and compliance gaps, engaging stakeholders to drive mitigation actions.
Lead and develop the regional Compliance & HSE team, including budget ownership and capability development.
Implement and oversee global Travel Risk Management for the Americas region.
Act as a key member of the Americas Crisis Management Team.
Design and deliver engaging compliance, ethics, and HSE training across the region.
Lead awareness campaigns and change initiatives that strengthen ethical conduct and safety culture.
Coach and support leaders and teams to embed compliance and HSE principles into day-to-day operations.