Head of Health, Safety & Environment
Head of Health, Safety & Environment
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Job Description
Were hiring: Head of Health Safety & Environment (HSE)
Location: Open to Pontefract Blackpool York - with full UK Travel
Be part of shaping safety wellbeing and sustainability across a growing UK food group.
As we continue to grow were looking for a Head of HSE to lead the way in creating a strong consistent health safety and environmental culture across our sites.
This is a central role with real influence shaping how we work how we grow and how we keep our people safe.
What the role involves:
Youll provide clear leadership and direction across all things HSE building one aligned way of working thats embedded across all our UK sites. This includes reviewing and strengthening systems policies and training and supporting site teams to deliver on safety every day.
Youll lead on:
Creating and rolling out a consistent HSE strategy across our operations
Championing a culture of behavioural safety and proactive reporting
Investigating incidents and ensuring actions are followed through
Managing relationships with insurers and handling employers liability claims
Aligning risk assessments audit processes and policy compliance
Driving thematic HSE engagement across our teams (think: awareness months learning campaigns)
Working closely with HR and Training to support wellbeing and development
This is a highly collaborative role. Youll work closely with operations technical HR training and compliance teams to make sure safety is embedded in everything we do not just from a legal perspective but as a core part of our culture.
Qualifications :
Someone whos strategic but hands-on equally comfortable in a boardroom or on the factory floor
A strong HSE leader with NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and a solid understanding of UK legislation
Experience managing HSE in manufacturing or FMCG environments
A natural communicator who can influence educate and inspire across all levels
Organised proactive curious someone who spots opportunities and drives change
An environmental qualification and experience in a growing or acquisitive business would be a bonus.
Additional Information :
This is more than a compliance role. Its about building something lasting a strong positive HSE culture that protects our people supports our growth and reflects our values as a business.
If that sounds like a challenge youre ready to lead wed love to hear from you.
What we offer you in return
- Matched pension scheme
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Canteen
- Retailer discount platform
- Staff discount
- And plenty more!
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Remote
