Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Allen & York Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy operator in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to lead HSE management systems. This role requires strong leadership and knowledge of HSE legislation. The ideal candidate will oversee multiple site operations, ensuring compliance and driving safety culture. This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact within a sustainable organization.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in anaerobic digestion or biogas industries.
• Proven ability to manage ISO-compliant management systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of SHEQ Advisors to ensure high-quality delivery of HSE standards.
• Manage ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and lead incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership experience in HSE

Knowledge of UK HSE legislation

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

A leading renewable energy operator is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to lead and enhance the company's HSE management systems across its food waste anaerobic digestion (AD) operations. This hands‑on leadership role requires close collaboration with site teams to embed a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive sustainable environmental performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of SHEQ Advisors across multiple sites, providing direction, coaching, and development to ensure consistent and high-quality delivery of HSE standards.
• Manage ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 compliance, conduct risk assessments and audits, lead incident investigations, deliver health and safety training, and foster continuous improvement across safety, environmental, and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Hold a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent in Health & Safety and/or an Environmental Management qualification.
• Significant leadership experience in HSE or SHEQ within anaerobic digestion, biogas, renewable energy, utilities, or process industries.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE and environmental legislation, including COMAH, Environmental Permitting Regulations, and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Proven experience managing and developing HSE professionals and delivering ISO‑compliant management systems.
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated HSE professional to take ownership of a multi‑site operation and make a tangible impact on safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.

About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose‑led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

Let’s help build a better world, together.