Head of Environment, Health, and Safety

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Berkshire seeks a Head of Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability. This role involves ensuring compliance with HSE standards, developing strategies, and leading a team. The position offers growth opportunities within the organization.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.
• Familiarity with ISO Standards (ISO 45001, 14001, 50001, 20121).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability standards.
• Develop and implement HSE strategy and policies.
• Maintain HSES Management Systems comparable to ISO Standards.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Risk Control

Continuous Improvement

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IEMA-accredited Environmental and Sustainability Management Course

Job description

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Head of Environment, Health, and Safety, Slough

Client:

Shirley Parsons

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Head of Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability

Permanent

A newly created Head of HSES vacancy working for a leading manufacturer based in Berkshire. Reporting into the Managing Director and working closely with the company's leadership team to support their ambitious growth plans over the next eight to ten years. The role has two direct reports and offers opportunities for development and progression within the wider group.

The Head of Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability will be responsible for:

• Ensuring all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability aspects of the business are legally compliant and meet customer standards.
• Developing and implementing the site's HSE strategy, policies, and continuous improvement plans.
• Maintaining HSES Management Systems comparable to ISO Standards and ensuring a sustainable, safe, and healthy supply chain.
• Setting and reporting Environmental and Sustainability Key Result Areas (KRAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and ensuring audit readiness at all times.

The Head of Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability will have:

• NEBOSH Diploma, ideally CMIOSH, and an IEMA-accredited Environmental and Sustainability Management Course.
• At least five years of experience as a Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager in the Food or Pharmaceutical Industry, with senior management experience.
• Experience in developing HSES strategies, policies, and continuous improvement plans, and familiarity with ISO Standards (ISO 45001, 14001, 50001, 20121).
• Ability to lead the HSES team, support managers in HSE risk control, and develop staff awareness for safe and sustainable work practices.

Vacancy Reference: PR/028330