Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager at HRM Office

HRM Office - Our client is an organization that offers luxury and communal cinema experiences across Africa, merging state-of-the-art tech with African stories, alongside film production and a film village to transform the industry through quality content, distribution, and talent development, all with a focus on sustainability and elevating African narratives.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to oversee and enforce health, safety, and environmental standards across our film production sets, studios, offices, and outdoor locations.
• The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, promote a strong safety culture, and minimize health, safety, and environmental risks during all stages of film production and distribution activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor HSE policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, hazard identification, and job safety analyses for film sets, production equipment, and office environments.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and use of production equipment, props, electrical tools, pyrotechnics (where applicable), and vehicles.
• Monitor on-set activities to ensure compliance with approved safety plans and safe work practices.
• Ensure environmentally responsible practices on film sets and office locations, including waste management and pollution control.
• Promote sustainable practices during productions, such as efficient energy use and proper disposal of hazardous materials.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and industry-specific HSE regulations and standards.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, including incident reports, risk registers, safety checklists, and audit reports.
• Investigate accidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct safety inductions and toolbox talks for cast, crew, contractors, and visitors.
• Organize HSE training programs on emergency response, fire safety, first aid, and safe equipment usage.
• Promote a safety-first culture across all departments and productions.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans for filming locations, studios, and offices.
• Coordinate emergency drills, including fire, medical, and evacuation exercises.
• Act as the first point of contact for HSE-related emergencies on set and at office locations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Environmental Health, Safety Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional HSE certifications (NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent) are required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in an HSE role, preferably within film production, media, events, construction, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian HSE laws and international safety standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, depending on production schedules.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and risk assessment abilities.

Salary
N300,000 - N350,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online