EHS Manager

Pharmaron; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an EHS Manager to ensure compliance with UK EHS legislation and foster a positive safety culture. This role offers the chance to lead EHS initiatives, conduct audits, and support a dynamic team in a highly regulated environment. With a focus on professional growth and a commitment to scientific excellence, this position is perfect for those eager to make a real impact in the life sciences sector. Join a fast-growing company that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and help shape the future of EHS standards in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive employee benefits

State-of-the-art working environment

Opportunities for growth and development

Funding for training programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years in EHS role with strong understanding of UK EHS compliance.
• Experience in a regulated environment and conducting EHS audits.

Responsibilities

• Guide staff in EHS programs and ensure compliance with UK legislation.
• Conduct inspections and audits to enhance operational excellence.

Skills

EHS compliance

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

NEBOSH Certificate

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Job Introduction

We are looking for:

EHS Manager:

Who will ensure Company maintains compliance with UK EHS legislation, guidance documents, company policies, permits and supporting operational audits, both internal and external.

At Pharmaron we offer:

• Vibrant and dynamic employment - we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy - our future is strong and exciting!
• Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself - our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
• A great team where we all support each other - enjoy your work - after all you spend about a third of your time here!

Key roles and responsibilities:

• To provide active guidance, support, coaching and direction to company staff and contractors in EHS programs to ensure a common and effective approach.
• Maintain awareness of changes to UK EHS Legislation and guidance, site operational permits and licensing.
• Identify goals & objectives for the EHS department and site.
• Undertake workplace inspections, Safe System of Work audits and behavioural observations to ensure correct practices are adhered to and deliver constructive feedback to maximise the prospect of the business meeting its compliance obligations and improving operational excellence.
• Provide general EHS support across site functions and input to process safety assessments, such as HAZOP.
• Help produce Health and Safety plans, procedures, associated documentation, and check compliance.
• Lead and foster the identification of areas for continuous improvement in systems, processes and operations to proactively enhance compliance standards, working with other department leaders / EHS reps to implement corrective actions and improvement plans.
• Maintain and manage all EHS and other relevant compliance guidance documentation, including reviewing embedded EHS requirements in other functional documents.
• Using campaigns and creative initiatives, foster a positive safety culture.
• Actively seek to elevate standards and awareness of EHS through delivering internal EHS training activities, including site inductions for new staff.
• Assist with the preparations and management of the site emergency planning arrangements. Periodically assess, and where appropriate, enhance procedures.
• Support and lead the investigation and review of accidents, incidents and near miss events and manage the tracking of corrective actions.
• Prepare EHS reports as required, including the Environmental and Social Governance Report and Science based Targets Initiative.

Requirements:

• IOSH Managing Safely.
• NEBOSH Certificate.
• >3 years' experience in an EHS related supporting/supervisory role.
• Experience with recognising risks/hazards and ability to act effectively.
• Experience with tracking compliance metrics and data using Excel.
• Experience writing documents with input from a variety of stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing/production role >3 years.
• Working within a highly regulated environment.
• Experience conducting and reporting EHS audits.
• Experience in Fire Safety Management.
• Understanding of waste management regulations.
• Experience with The Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations.
• Working within a GMP/regulated environment.
• Implementation of EHS improvement initiatives.
• Interfacing with regulatory bodies/inspectors.
• Supervising and/or permitting employee/contractor work activities.
• Operating under a Safe Systems of Work Arrangement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels from shop floor to senior management.
• Broad understanding of UK EHS compliance requirements and practices in a manufacturing/laboratory environment.

Our Company: We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges.

We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.

Pharmaron acquired the Hoddesdon campus, consisting of several purpose-built scientific and administrative buildings together with a purpose-built conference area in February 2017. The research building has more than 5,000m2 of premier R&D space and houses an established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Drug Discovery teams. In addition, a Formulation Development team was also recently established. The Hoddesdon site has state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard facilities for the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Formulation Development (FD) and Process Chemistry (PC).

• We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
• We offer state-of-the-art working environment on site.
• We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.

Why Should You Apply?

• This is an opportunity for you as a EHS Manager professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.
• Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards.
• To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.

Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 21,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.