Regional Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Meta; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in the UK seeks an experienced EHS Manager to oversee Environmental Health and Safety programs. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, leading assessments, and developing emergency response plans. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of EHS experience and a relevant degree. This position promotes safety and environmental stewardship across facilities.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in EHS, with at least five years in a leadership role.
• Experience with UK and EU specific regulatory requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead site assessments and incident investigations to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with experts in lasers, hazardous chemicals, and occupational safety.
• Develop and execute emergency response plans.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance with EHS laws

Incident investigation

Emergency response coordination

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field

Job description

Summary

Meta is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead and manage the implementation and execution of Environmental Health and Safety programs across multiple facilities. This role will ensure regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and continuous improvement in EHS practices. You will manage contractor and vendor managed EHS professionals and collaborate closely with lab and process managers, safety engineers, and other stakeholders to foster an atmosphere of safety and environmental stewardship.

Required Skills

Regional Environmental Health & Safety Manager Responsibilities

1. Lead, manage, and conduct site assessments, job and task risk assessments, and lead incident investigations to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
2. Collaborate with subject matter experts in areas such as lasers, hazardous chemicals, industrial hygiene, robotics, and occupational safety
3. Partner with Safety Engineering for the successful handover of new equipment and facilities
4. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS laws, regulations, and permits
5. Develop, maintain, and execute emergency response plans, serving as an emergency response coordinator when needed
6. Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on learning from incident investigations and corrective action
7. Maintain legal registers, risk registers, and environmental impact assessments, ensuring critical controls are effective and communicated
8. Provide meaningful metrics and reporting to support decision‑making by leadership and stakeholders
9. Lead risk management efforts including hazard identification, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions
10. Champion continuous improvement through audits, inspections, data analysis, and implementation of unique safety and environmental solutions
11. Drive employee engagement and EHS initiatives through communication, training, and leadership involvement

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
2. Ten (10+) years of experience in EHS, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role
3. Experience with UK and EU specific regulatory requirements
4. Travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

1. Professional certifications in Safety, Health, Environment (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or similar)
2. Demonstrated collaborator who builds lasting relationships across functions and levels
3. Experience in semiconductor, chemical processing, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments preferred

Industry

Internet