Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager

Acorn-By-Synergie; Clydach; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Family Private Health Cover

6 % employee,11% Employer Pension-Con,

35% Annual Bonus

X2 Life Cover

Optional Share Participation

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager for a permanent role at the Mond Nickel Refinery in Swansea. The role reports to UK Head of Operations and leads SHE, process safety and security across a major hazard site.

You will shape the site's SHE strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement and develop a high-performing SHE team in collaboration with operational peers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience managing teams and delivering performance.
• Experience operating at a strategic level within a senior leadership team.
• Degree qualified in science, engineering, environmental or related discipline.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent higher-level SHE qualification.
• Environmental qualification, such as ISEP membership or equivalent.
• Experience in COMAH-regulated or major hazard environments.
• Strong understanding of process safety management and major hazard risk principles.
• Experience engaging with regulators, emergency services and external stakeholders.
• Experience leading change and supporting operational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the refinery's Safety, Health, Environment and Security function.
• Own and maintain the SHE Management System, aligning with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Develop and implement the site"s SHE strategy in line with business objectives and corporate requirements.
• Lead compliance with COMAH regulations, including Safety Reports.
• Provide expert SHE guidance to senior leaders and operational teams.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety culture, environmental performance and governance.
• Lead emergency preparedness, resilience planning and crisis management.
• Support operational improvements and capital projects through risk management.
• Build relationships with regulators, emergency services and external stakeholders.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing SHE and Security team.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory liaison

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Science/Engineering/Environmental degree

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

ISEP membership or equivalent

Job description

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager (a1WNz000001DlJuMAK) Swansea, Wales

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager | HSE Manager | COMAH | Major Hazard Industry

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting for an experienced Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager for an exciting permanent opportunity on behalf of their client in Swansea.

The role is based at the Mond Nickel Refinery, owned and operated by Vale Europe. Having recently celebrated 120 years of production, the refinery is one of the world's leading nickel refining facilities and forms part of Vale, one of the world's largest mining companies with operations across the UK, Europe, Asia and the USA.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SHE Manager, HSE Manager or Health & Safety Leader to join a globally recognised organisation and play a key role in safety, environmental performance and operational excellence.

The Role

As SHE Manager, you will join the Clydach Refinery Leadership Team, reporting directly to the UK Head of Operations.

Working within a major hazard industrial environment, you will provide strategic leadership across Safety, Health, Environment, Process Safety and Security, ensuring full regulatory compliance, effective risk management and continuous improvement.

You will play a critical role in shaping the site's SHE strategy, supporting operational teams and maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the refinery's Safety, Health, Environment and Security function.

Own and maintain the SHE Management System, ensuring alignment with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.

Develop and implement the site's SHE strategy in line with business objectives and corporate requirements.

Lead compliance with COMAH regulations, including management systems and Safety Report requirements.

Provide expert SHE guidance and support to senior leaders and operational teams.

Drive continuous improvement across safety culture, environmental performance, governance and compliance.

Lead emergency preparedness, resilience planning and crisis management activities.

Support operational improvements, organisational change and capital projects through effective risk management.

Build strong relationships with regulators, emergency services and external stakeholders.

Lead, coach and develop a high-performing SHE and Security team.

About You

We are looking for an experienced SHE Manager, HSE Manager or Health, Safety & Environment professional with a background in a major hazard industry, such as:

Chemicals.

Metals and mining.

Oil & gas.

Energy.

Manufacturing.

Other COMAH-regulated environments.

You will have the confidence to operate at a strategic level while remaining visible and engaged with operational teams.

Requirements

Minimum of five years' experience managing teams and delivering performance through coaching, mentoring and development.

Experience operating at a strategic level, ideally as part of a senior leadership team.

Degree qualified in science, engineering, environmental or a related discipline.

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent higher-level SHE qualification.

Relevant environmental qualification, such as ISEP membership or equivalent.

Demonstrable experience working within a COMAH-regulated or major hazard environment.

Strong understanding of process safety management and major hazard risk principles.

Experience engaging with regulators, emergency services and external stakeholders.

Experience leading change and supporting operational transformation.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

Lead by example and engage confidently with employees at all levels.

Build credibility through strong relationships, sound judgement and consistent decision-making.

Influence and challenge constructively to ensure SHE remains central to business decisions.

Demonstrate resilience when managing complex operational and regulatory challenges.

Promote collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Develop teams and create an environment where people can perform at their best.

Apply a practical and balanced approach to risk management while supporting operational excellence.

Benefits include:

• Full Family Private Health Cover
• 6 % employee,11% Employer Pension Contributions
• 35% Annual Bonus (that’s from £23,728 to £29,001) DOE on agreed salary
• X2 Life Cover
• Optional Share Participation

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised leader in nickel refining as a SHE Manager / HSE Manager within a major hazard industrial environment.