Associate Director of Governance & EHS

HelloFresh; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HelloFresh as an Associate Director of Governance & EHS and play a critical role in implementing environmental and governance frameworks. You'll lead initiatives to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement across a global distribution network, managing EHS leads and collaborating with senior teams. Engage in a vibrant culture within one of Europe's fastest-growing tech powerhouses, offering competitive benefits and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

HelloFresh-subsidized Pension Scheme

Berlin relocation support

Hybrid working model

Exclusive discounts on weekly HelloFresh boxes

Mental health support

Transportation perks

Working-parent-friendly benefits

24/7 gym access

Wellbeing platforms like Headspace

Sabbatical leave options

Qualifications

• Proven experience (8+ years) in EHS, governance, or operations within complex environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and audit processes.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams across regions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EHS strategic objectives across regional sites.
• Ensure operational governance practices are consistently applied.
• Support teams in maintaining compliance with EHS regulations.

Skills

EHS experience

Governance understanding

Risk management

Data-driven mindset

Ability to influence

Job description

About HelloFresh

At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: GreenChef, EveryPlate, Chef's Plate, Factor, Pet’s Table and Youfoodz

About the role

As Associate Director of Governance & EHS, you will play a critical role in supporting the development and implementation of HelloFresh's environmental and governance frameworks across our global distribution network. Reporting to the Senior Director, you’ll provide strategic guidance and hands-on support to site teams across multiple countries, ensuring consistent compliance with EHS standards and operational governance expectations.

You’ll manage a network of EHS and governance leads across our Distribution Centres, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and act as a key liaison between site operations and central leadership teams.

What you’ll do

• Deliver EHS strategic objectives across all regional sites, working closely with stakeholders and EHS leads to ensure continuous improvement and the development of a progressive EHS culture
• Ensure operational governance practices are consistently applied across all regional sites, including adherence to internal controls, risk management processes, and health & safety standards.
• Support site teams in maintaining compliance with local and international EHS regulations.
• Champion the rollout of EHS programs and initiatives in line with HelloFresh global standards.
• Line manage EHS leads embedded in distribution centres across multiple geographies, actively providing coaching, development, and performance feedback.
• Coordinate internal audits and external assessments, monitor corrective actions, and ensure continuous improvement through data-driven insights.
• Act as a central conduit between site operations and senior leadership, ensuring alignment on KPIs, regulatory updates, and best practices in EHS and governance.
• Lead or support key cross-functional projects focused on reducing environmental impact, improving workplace safety, and strengthening operational governance.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience (8+ years) in EHS, governance, or operations within complex, multi-site environments such as logistics, manufacturing, or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, risk management, and audit processes.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams or direct reports across regions.
• Ability to influence, coach, and build relationships across varying cultural and organisational contexts.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to track KPIs and implement improvements based on findings.
• A practical, hands-on approach balanced with strategic thinking.

What we offer

• Fuel your career with excitement! Join one of Europe's fastest-growing tech powerhouses in a dynamic phase of expansion.
• Immerse yourself in a diverse global community of 90+ nationalities.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package that goes beyond the norm, with perks like a HelloFresh- subsidized Pension Scheme, Berlin relocation support, and a Hybrid working model.
• Elevate your lifestyle with exclusive discounts on your weekly HelloFresh box and office meals.
• Plus, we've got your well-being covered with mental health support, transportation perks, and working-parent-friendly benefits. From our 24/7 gym access, wellbeing platforms like Headspace and Spill, to sabbatical leave options. HelloFresh is not just a workplace; it's a lifestyle of perks and possibilities!