Environment, Health and Safety Manager

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The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the company’s EHS strategy, aligning it with business goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own site‑wide EHS compliance, including audits, inspections, safety programmes, and reporting.
• Maintain and enhance the Environmental Management System (EMS) in line with ISO 14001 requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the organisation through a proactive, data‑driven risk management approach.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing EHS team, fostering a collaborative, solutions‑focused culture.
• Oversee occupational health programmes, promoting employee wellbeing and proactive health initiatives.
• Manage emergency response planning, ensuring readiness through regular drills, training, and scenario testing.
• Act as the key point of contact for regulatory bodies, external auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Drive incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of preventative actions.
• Develop and roll out EHS training and communication programmes across all levels of the business.
• Ensure compliance with chemical safety, dangerous goods, and hazardous substance regulations.
• Oversee contractor safety, ensuring all third parties adhere to site standards and procedures.
• Support sustainability and ESG initiatives and contribute to related reporting and targets.
• Provide clear, concise EHS performance reporting and insights to senior leadership.

Key Skills and Experience

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Environmental, Health & Safety roles, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a regulated setting such as pharmaceutical, medical device, or GMP manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to build, develop, and influence teams and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, compliance frameworks, and risk management methodologies.
• Experience with chemical safety and industrial safety systems.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving ability.
• Comfortable operating both strategically and hands‑on, with a visible presence on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Recognised Occupational Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH or equivalent).
• Additional EHS or environmental certifications are an advantage.
• What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary and benefits package (details can be shared on application).
• High‑impact leadership role with strong visibility to senior site and global leadership.
• Opportunity to shape and strengthen safety culture in a growing, complex manufacturing environment.
• Long‑term career development in a globally connected pharmaceutical organisation.

How to Apply