Environmental H&S Compliance Manager

Strive Supply Chain LLP; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental H&S Compliance Manager to oversee compliance and EH&S activities. This pivotal role involves managing ISO certification processes, liaising with regulatory bodies, and ensuring compliance training for staff. You will play a key role in maintaining safety standards and conducting internal audits while supporting the company's growth. If you have a strong background in compliance within a manufacturing environment and a passion for health and safety, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing compliance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret regulatory issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance and EH&S activities to support business growth.
• Manage relationships with external agencies and conduct audits.

Skills

IT Literacy

Ability to analyse and interpret complex regulatory issues

Demonstrable experience in a manufacturing / high care environment

Understanding of risk management

Education

IOSH Accreditation

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Health & Safety, Supply Chain, H&S & related

Title: Environmental H&S Compliance Manager

Region: Cambridge

Hours of Work: 7:00am to 16:00pm - Monday – Friday (45 hours)

Summary

Play a pivotal role by overseeing compliance and EH&S activities to support the development and growth of the business.

Direct Reports: Compliance Co-ordinator, Compliance Administrator’s

• Achieving continued attainment of ISO9001:2015 & 14001:2015 & ISO45001 certification and developing and managing the management systems, H&S infrastructure to ensure both these standards are met, providing technical compliance advice to staff and managers, as required
• Manage the relationships with external agencies while visiting/reporting at site e.g. auditors, HSE, Environmental Agency
• Preparation and submissions of permit applications for waste operations and installations
• Be a representative for external auditing, act as the primary point of contact with regulatory bodies as required
• Oversee accident and incident investigations, ensuring detailed investigation reports are compiled with recommendations and rectifications
• Gather suitable data to benchmark the company’s activities against, with regards to ISO objectives
• Maintain and implement a compliance framework and supporting policies for the company
• Manage and maintain standards of compliance training to all employees: design and delivery of training material, presentations, toolbox talks and course material
• Oversee new staff inductions, ensuring all sub-contractors are competent and inducted in our site and duty of care audits
• Arrange relevant appointments with suppliers / contractors for H&S requirements (e.g. fire safety, medicals, electrical equipment testing etc)
• Work with managers to ensure all processes and procedures are adhered to and monitored closely
• Undertake Site internal auditing, continuous improvement projects
• Liaise with customers, at an appropriate level, over issues related to compliance, ensuring that the service is provided at the level required. Conduct client site audits when required
• Assist with regulatory returns and reports and ensure they are submitted in a timely and accurate manner
• Monitor and evaluate regulatory, legislative and industry-wide developments (horizon scanning) and provide recommendations for action where appropriate and support project initiatives
• Managing direct reports – conducting performance reviews, providing training and guidance, managing absences
• Monthly operational KPI information to senior management team

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications & Training:

• IT Literacy (MS Office)
• IOSH Accreditation
• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex regulatory issues and provide advice at all levels
• Demonstrable experience in a manufacturing / high care environment
• Understanding of the key concepts of risk management

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.