Head of EHS

Etex; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as Head of EHS and lead the safety agenda across the UK and Ireland. This strategic role focuses on transforming safety culture, ensuring compliance, and managing EHS improvement plans. The ideal candidate will have NEBOSH qualifications and multi-site experience within a manufacturing environment. This hybrid role emphasizes flexibility and a strong alignment with Etex's commitment to sustainability and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Proven experience transforming safety culture within industrial or commercial settings.
• Experience managing H&S teams and driving results.
• Multi-site experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance matters.
• Drive a positive safety culture through visible leadership.
• Develop and manage EHS improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influencing

Safety Culture

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

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At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

We seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as Head of EHS to lead our UK & Ireland safety agenda.

This is a strategic role focused on transforming organisational culture, embedding a proactive and positive safety mindset, and ensuring compliance across multiple sites. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership to drive sustainable improvements and align teams with our safety and environmental goals.

Location: Hybrid role with travel across the UK and Ireland (multi-site). Multi-site experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.

What you’ll do:

1. Lead and support all Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance matters across operational and non-operational teams
2. Drive a consistent, positive safety culture through visible leadership, coaching, and clear communication
3. Ensure full compliance with legal requirements and keep the business audit-ready at all times
4. Provide expert advice and guidance to operational and non-operational management across the UK and Ireland
5. Develop and manage EHS improvement plans, incorporating findings from internal and external audits
6. Contribute to the development of performance plans and manage the EHS budget across the Business Unit
7. Participate in national and international EHS forums, promoting collaboration and sharing best practices
8. Engage and train colleagues at all levels, making safety relatable, actionable, and embedded in daily operations

What you’ll bring:

1. NEBOSH-qualified (or equivalent) with a strong technical understanding of EHS frameworks and legislation
2. Proven experience transforming safety culture within industrial or commercial settings
3. Experience managing H&S teams and driving results through others
4. Demonstrable multi-site experience within a manufacturing environment across the UK and (ideally) Ireland is essential.
5. A passion for EHS and a natural ability to engage teams with clarity, empathy, and authority
6. Strong influencing and communication skills across all levels of the business
7. Ability to simplify complex EHS issues and embed them into everyday routines and behaviours

We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!

Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships, and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.

Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.

We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.

Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work.