Senior EHSS Advisor

OpSec Security Group Ltd; East Midlands, Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Authentication, part of Crane NXT, seeks a Senior EHSS Advisor to maintain ISO 14001, 45001, and related governance across a multi-site manufacturing footprint in the UK. The role is based in Leicester with frequent travel to Basingstoke sites to support audit readiness and cross-site standardization.

You will lead internal audits, coordinate external certifications, and build capability through coaching on EHSS and security risk. A strong track record in UK EHSS regulation is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in manufacturing EHSS roles.
• Proven track record managing ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 systems.
• Experience working with security protocols in manufacturing and R&D environments.
• Multi-site experience (manufacturing + ideally R&D/labs).
• Internal/Lead Auditor experience highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of UK EHSS/International legislation
• Experience supporting or coordinating business continuity plans and emergency preparedness.
• Experience driving standardisation and governance across diverse operational sites.
• Security & business continuity experience.
• Confident influencing site leadership and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Supports the deployment of EHSS strategy across a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Owns and coordinates ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 systems across all locations
• Leads internal audit programs and coordinate external certification audits
• Drives standardization of EHSS processes across manufacturing, R&D, and office sites
• Conducts site audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
• Supports risk management processes covering machinery, process safety, and lab environments.
• Leads/supports incident investigations and corrective action management
• Builds capability across site teams through coaching and training on ISO and compliance.

Skills

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Internal Auditing

Multi-site governance

Risk assessment

BCP & Crisis Management

Security collaboration

Job description

As a partner to businesses and governments, Crane Authentication offers expertise and cutting-edge innovations that protect and enhance products, secure identities, safeguard revenues and enforce compliance. Customers from different business sectors and levels of government trust our team of 1,250 people for their expertise in R&D, security design, engineering and data-driven insights. We are an integral part of Crane NXT, a $2 billion dollar business with over 5,000 associates.

Position Summary & Objective

The Senior EHSS Advisor supports delivering a robust, compliant, and high-performing EHSS framework across multiple manufacturing plants, R&D facilities, and offices. This role focuses on ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22301 & ISO 14298 management systems, audit readiness, and cross-site standardization. This role will be based at Leicester with frequent travel to the Basingstoke sites (2).

Essential Functions Performed by the Position

• Supports the deployment of EHSS strategy across a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Owns and coordinates ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 systems across all locations
• Leads internal audit programs and coordinate external certification audits
• Drives standardization of EHSS processes across manufacturing, R&D, and office sites
• Conducts site audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
• Supports risk management processes covering machinery, process safety, and lab environments.
• Leads/supports incident investigations and corrective action management
• Builds capability across site teams through coaching and training on ISO and compliance.

Position Qualifications

Experience:

• 5+ years experience in manufacturing EHSS roles
• Proven track record managing or supporting ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 systems
• Experience working with security protocols in manufacturing and R&D environments
• Multi-site experience (manufacturing + ideally R&D/labs)
• Internal/Lead Auditor experience highly desirable
• Strong working knowledge of UK EHSS/International legislation
• Experience supporting or coordinating business continuity plans and emergency preparedness
• Experience driving standardisation and governance across diverse operational sites
• Security & business continuity experience
• Confident influencing site leadership and operationa l teams

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong expertise in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, including implementation, maintenance, and audit readiness
• Proven ability to manage multi-site EHSS frameworks across manufacturing, R&D, and office environments
• Highly competent in internal auditing, compliance assurance, and corrective action management
• In-depth knowledge of UK EHSS/International legislation and regulatory compliance requirements
• Strong risk assessment and hazard identification skills across industrial and laboratory settings
• Advanced skills in incident investigation and root cause analysis methodologies
• Understanding of site security principles (physical security, access control, contractor management)
• Ability to support integrated EHSS & security risk assessments
• Ability to collaborate with security teams to ensure aligned risk management and compliance
• Working knowledge of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Crisis Management frameworks
• Ability to assess operational risks and contribute to resilience and recovery strategies

Education:

Crane Authentication is part of Crane NXT

We value diversity at our company. Everyone who applies with the qualifications will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We receive a high number of applications, so apologies if we are unable to provide specific feedback. If we feel you are a fit for the role, we’ll be in contact.