Regional EHS Director, Europe

Kerry; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading taste and nutrition company is seeking a Regional EHS Director. This remote role involves shaping and driving EHS strategy across multiple manufacturing sites in Europe. The successful candidate will act as a strategic advisor, lead and develop EHS teams, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have extensive experience in EHS leadership and management within the manufacturing sector, and be willing to travel regionally. Join us to drive transformational change in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing personal development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of EHS leadership experience in manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing PSM risks and regulatory compliance.
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to the Chief Operating Officer regarding EHS.
• Develop and implement a regional EHS strategy aligned with global objectives.
• Lead and coach EHS leaders across multiple sites.

Skills

Strategic mindset with strong influencing skills

Ability to develop multi-site teams

Expertise in EHS management systems

Integrity and accountability

Strong stakeholder management skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Health & Safety or Environmental Management

Job description

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Are you a dynamic influencer with a proven track record in large, matrix-based organizations? We’re seeking a Regional EHS Director who can shape and drive Environmental, Health, and Safety strategy across multiple manufacturing sites and office locations in Europe. This is a high-impact leadership role where your ability to engage, coach, and influence senior executives and cross-functional teams will be critical to transforming our safety culture and operational standards.

This is a remote role which can be based anywhere in Europe. Please note, we are not using recruitment agencies to fill this role.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Team, providing expert EHS guidance.
• Develop and implement a regional EHS strategy and standards aligned with global objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a network of EHS leaders, fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Champion a proactive, behaviour‑driven safety culture across all levels of the organization.
• Design and lead regional campaigns and engagement programmes to raise awareness and promote accountability.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international EHS and Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations.
• Oversee internal and external EHS audits, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage incident investigations and ensure lessons learned are shared regionally and globally.
• Provide due diligence and risk management support for M&A, new sites, and large‑scale projects.

What you’ll need to be successful

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree (or equivalent) in Health & Safety, Environmental Management/Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of EHS leadership experience within manufacturing (ideally FMCG, food, chemical, or pharmaceutical sectors).
• Demonstrated expertise managing PSM risks and regulatory compliance across multiple sites.
• Advanced knowledge of EHS management systems and PSM frameworks (e.g., HAZOP, FMEA, LOPA).
• Strategic mindset with strong influencing and stakeholder management skills across cultures.
• Proven ability to lead and develop multi‑site teams, driving and embedding behavioural and cultural change.
• Integrity, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 50% of the time.

Why join Kerry?

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to!

You will benefit from ongoing personal development and the ability to further grow your career within our business. Also on offer is highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

If you’re passionate about health, safety and environmental excellence, and leading transformational change, we want to hear from you!