Senior Health, Safety and Environment Manager

Irwin & Colton; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Health, Safety and Environment Manager in Birmingham to lead the health and safety strategy for a major global food manufacturing company. This role involves influencing senior leaders and coaching a team of EHS specialists. Candidates should have extensive experience in health and safety within FMCG and relevant qualifications. A valid UK driver's license is required.

Benefits

Bonus

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior Health and Safety role within FMCG or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ISO-management systems and risk assessments.
• Valid UK driver's license essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health, Safety and Environment strategy at the site.
• Drive cultural and behavioral change by engaging employees at all levels.
• Oversee risk assessments, audits, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Coach and develop a team of safety and environmental specialists.

Skills

Influencing stakeholders

Coaching team members

Behavioral safety initiatives

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Membership of a professional body (e.g. IOSH)

Job description

Senior Health, Safety and Environment Manager – Birmingham

Circa £85,000 plus bonus and additional benefits.

Are you ready to lead the delivery of the health, safety and environment strategy for a major global food manufacturing company, shaping best practice across a flagship site?

Do you bring the confidence and credibility to influence senior leaders, mentor a small EHS operational team, and continue to develop a successful ongoing health, safety and environment journey?

If these questions strike a chord, you may be interested in this Senior Health, Safety and Environment Manager position, joining a high-profile, global organisation. The flagship site has over 1000 employees, with this role reporting into the Site and Manufacturing Lead, and taking management of a small team of Health, Safety and Environment professionals. This role has clear progression opportunities, with the potential to move into a cluster role, supporting multiple sites in the foreseeable future.

Responsibilities

• Leading the site's Health, Safety and Environment strategy, embedding health, safety and environmental practices into daily operations and wider business objectives.
• Driving cultural and behavioural change by engaging employees at all levels, from shop floor to leadership, and working closely with unions.
• Overseeing risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations, ensuring compliance with ISO 45001 and 14001 as well as business internal standards.
• Coaching and developing a team of safety and environmental specialists, upskilling where needed and encouraging creativity in engagement activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior Health and Safety role within FMCG, food, beverage, or heavy manufacturing environments.
• The confidence to influence, coach, and challenge stakeholders at all levels - from engineers on the shop floor to senior leadership and union representatives.
• A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) as a minimum, with membership of a professional body (e.g. IOSH) and qualifications in environment and sustainability preferred.
• Ideally experience within ISO-management systems, risk assessments, and behavioral safety initiatives.

This is a pivotal role for a confident, hands-on professional who can lead by example, and establish a proactive and engaging structure from day one. A valid UK driver's license is essential. For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Ben Francis on (phone number removed) or apply here.

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Take a look at other opportunities here.

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