Environment, Health and Safety Manager

SRG; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent pharmaceutical manufacturing company near Norwich seeks an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager. This full-time, permanent position offers the chance to shape HSE policies and promote a strong safety culture within the organization. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership to ensure compliance with regulations while fostering accountability and prevention strategies across operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HSE leadership role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of UK legal and regulatory HSE frameworks.
• Ability to lead change and embed safety-first behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve HSE strategy and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation like CoSHH and DSEAR.
• Lead site audits, risk assessments, and investigations.
• Drive environmental compliance and health surveillance programmes.
• Deliver HSE training and awareness initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influencing

Coaching

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Title: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager

Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Norwich

A well-established pharmaceutical manufacturing company near Norwich is seeking a proactive and experienced HSE Manager to join their leadership team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to shape and drive the health, safety, and environmental strategy within a high-performing, regulated environment.

As the HSE Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of policies and systems to ensure compliance, promote a strong safety culture, and support the company’s continued growth. You will play a key role in coaching and guiding senior leaders, ensuring HSE is embedded in everyday operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the HSE strategy and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, including CoSHH and DSEAR regulations.
• Lead site audits, risk assessments, and investigations.
• Drive environmental compliance and health surveillance programmes.
• Deliver HSE training, campaigns, and awareness initiatives.
• Support senior leadership in creating a culture of prevention and accountability.

What We’re Looking For:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in an HSE leadership role within a manufacturing/process environment.
• Strong understanding of UK legal and regulatory HSE frameworks.
• Confident communicator with excellent influencing and coaching skills.
• Ability to lead change and embed safety-first behaviours.