Global HSE & Sustainability Director

Newly Weds Foods; Banbury; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods is seeking a seasoned HSE & Sustainability Director to guide UK & Europe Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability strategy. You will champion a world-class safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance and drive environmental performance across all sites.

The role leads the HSE & Sustainability team, integrates risk management into operations, and reports to the Executive Team on progress and risks while steering continuous improvement in carbon and energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) or equivalent
• Degree in Health & Safety, Engineering, Sustainability, or related field
• CMIOSH or equivalent professional standing
• Ongoing professional development in HSE and Sustainability disciplines
• Significant senior leadership experience in manufacturing
• Experience leading HSE strategy across multiple sites and ISO 45001/14001

Responsibilities

• Lead Health, Safety & Wellbeing strategy across UK & Europe manufacturing and support sites.
• Ensure compliance with UK/European/local HSE legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and continuously improve HSE policies, standards, systems and procedures.
• Drive a positive safety culture through leadership, behavioural safety programmes and accountability.
• Oversee investigations of significant incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Lead environmental sustainability programmes, carbon reduction and waste minimisation.
• Maintain and improve ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems; manage audits.
• Provide regular reporting to the Executive Team on HSE performance and risk.
• Collaborate with Operational, Technical, Engineering, HR and Supply Chain teams to embed safe, sustainable ways of working.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy development

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6)

Degree in Health & Safety/Engineering/Environmental

CMIOSH Chartered Member

IEMA/Environmental qualification

Job description

Newly Weds Foods is seeking a seasoned HSE & Sustainability Director to guide UK & Europe Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability strategy. You will champion a world-class safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance and drive environmental performance across all sites.

The role leads the HSE & Sustainability team, integrates risk management into operations, and reports to the Executive Team on progress and risks while steering continuous improvement in carbon and energy efficiency.