Environment, Health and Safety Manager
2 days ago
Hereford
Environment, Health and Safety Manager Location: Hereford Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Reports To: General Manager Supervisory Responsibility: 3 Reports About the Role An established and high-performing manufacturing facility in Hereford is seeking a proactive and experienced Environment, Health and Safety Manager. This is a pivotal role responsible for shaping, implementing, and enhancing EHS strategy, policies and procedures in a complex industrial environment. Reporting directly to the General Manager and working closely with senior leadership and group HSE representatives, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance, driving cultural change, and embedding a proactive, risk-aware mindset across the site. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic guidance and operational support to senior management to continuously improve site-wide HSE performance., • Oversee compliance with all relevant UK health, safety, and environmental legislation and internal standards., • Lead the implementation and maintenance of HSE policies, risk management systems, and control measures., • Coordinate internal governance and cross-audit activities, ensuring effective monitoring of legal and corporate obligations., • Analyse HSE KPIs and trends, identifying areas of improvement and initiating corrective actions as necessary., • Deliver clear, impactful monthly reporting to senior stakeholders, including presentations on performance, risks, and improvement initiatives., • Conduct site audits, inspections, incident investigations and root cause analyses, ensuring follow-up and close-out of all actions., • Actively engage with all levels of the workforce to promote ownership and accountability for safety and environmental performance., • Represent the site in liaison with regulatory bodies and ensure timely submission of reports and permits., • Support and train operational managers and frontline teams on safe working practices and compliance requirements., • Ensure effective integration of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, promoting best practice across the site., • Contribute to the wider business strategy through collaboration with the UK and international HSE network. Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline., • NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification in occupational health and safety)., • Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards chartered status., • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a dedicated HSE management role within manufacturing, engineering or a similarly high-risk environment., • Demonstrable experience in the implementation and auditing of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems., • Familiarity with process safety principles and experience in higher hazard industries is highly desirable. Key Skills & Competencies • In-depth knowledge of current UK HSE legislation, guidance, and standards., • Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to engage and support at all organisational levels., • Skilled in cultural change and behavioural safety initiatives., • High level of initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confident presentation abilities., • Strong planning and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities., • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and digital reporting tools., • Effective people management and team development capabilities. What’s on Offer • A critical leadership role within a forward-thinking, safety-conscious manufacturing environment., • The opportunity to drive real change and embed best-in-class HSE practices., • Competitive salary package and benefits., • Ongoing professional development and support.