Senior Manager EHS (Manchester, GB, M45-8GZ)

Danish Crown UK Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Danish Crown UK is seeking a Senior Manager EHS to lead strategic EHS direction across its UK manufacturing network. You will govern regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement and foster an exemplary safety culture.

Reporting to the Group Senior Manager EHS, you will shape and implement Group-wide EHS strategies, standards and programmes while balancing local needs with enterprise priorities across multiple sites in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in EHS across manufacturing and high‑risk environments.
• Proven multi-site leadership with people management responsibility.
• Experience driving improvement programmes, cultural transformation and organisational development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the UK EHS strategy aligned with Group objectives.
• Lead Site EHS Managers and regional teams, building capability.
• Collaborate with Site Directors to drive EHS maturity and safety culture.
• Lead investigations into major incidents and audits; oversee safety initiatives.
• Use EHS analytics and KPIs to inform strategic decisions.
• Contribute to Group EHS programmes and standards.

Skills

EHS leadership

Multi-site management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

ISO 45001

Data analytics

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH Diploma

Tools

ISO 45001

Auditing frameworks

Job description

Senior Manager EHS | UK (Multi-Site)

Drive strategic EHS excellence across the UK while contributing to Group-wide EHS programmes, standards and capability development across Danish Crown.

What You Will Be Doing

As Senior Manager EHS UK, you will provide strategic direction, governance and operational leadership across our UK manufacturing network to ensure regulatory compliance, continuous improvement and an exemplary safety culture.

Senior Manager EHS | UK (Multi-Site)

Drive strategic EHS excellence across the UK while contributing to Group-wide EHS programmes, standards and capability development across Danish Crown.

What You Will Be Doing

As Senior Manager EHS UK, you will provide strategic direction, governance and operational leadership across our UK manufacturing network to ensure regulatory compliance, continuous improvement and an exemplary safety culture.

Reporting directly to the Group Senior Manager EHS, you will be a key member of the wider Group EHS organisation, working closely with Senior EHS Managers, EHS Specialists and regional EHS leaders across Danish Crown. While your primary responsibility will be the UK operations, you will also actively contribute to the development and implementation of Group-wide EHS strategies, standards and programmes.

You will play a critical role in ensuring alignment between local operational needs and the broader strategic objectives of Danish Crown, helping to build a consistent and high-performing EHS culture across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the EHS strategy in alignment with Group objectives, embedding consistent standards, KPIs and procedures across all UK operational facilities.
• Lead, mentor and develop Site EHS Managers and regional EHS teams, strengthening technical capabilities and establishing clear leadership pipelines.
• Partner closely with Site Directors and operational leaders to drive EHS maturity, foster ownership of safety performance and ensure psychological safety across operations.
• Lead investigations into major incidents, oversee comprehensive audit programmes and drive key regional initiatives covering machine safety, ergonomics, chemical management and contractor safety.
• Utilise EHS digital platforms, analytics and performance indicators to evaluate trends and inform strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with EHS leaders across regions to ensure alignment, consistency and sharing of best practices throughout Danish Crown.
• Lead and contribute to Group EHS programmes and strategic improvement initiatives, supporting the development of common standards, governance frameworks, tools and methodologies.
• Support the implementation of Group EHS priorities across business units and countries, helping drive standardisation, capability building and operational excellence.
• Actively contribute to the wider Group EHS leadership team, balancing local priorities with the needs and objectives of the broader organisation.

What You Will Bring

We are seeking a visible, credible EHS leader who combines strategic vision with hands‑on operational authority. You will bring a proven track record of driving cultural change, managing multi‑site portfolios and inspiring high performance across matrix organisations.

Experience

• Substantial EHS experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production, meat processing or other high‑risk environments.
• Demonstrated success leading EHS across multiple sites with direct people management responsibility.
• Experience driving improvement programmes, cultural transformation and organisational development within complex operational environments.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Outstanding matrix leadership and stakeholder management capabilities, with a collaborative style that builds trust, influences senior leaders and develops high‑performing teams.
• Proven ability to work effectively across functions, business units and countries while maintaining a strong enterprise‑wide perspective.
• Experience contributing to initiatives beyond individual sites or regions, driving alignment and standardisation across larger organisations.

Technical Competencies

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong knowledge of UK EHS legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with ISO 45001 management systems and auditing frameworks.
• Strong analytical and data‑driven decision‑making capabilities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across UK operations.

Why join us

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of EHS both across our UK operations and the wider Danish Crown Group.

You will have significant exposure to senior leadership and play an important role in developing Group‑wide EHS standards, programmes and capabilities. Working within an international EHS organisation, you will collaborate with experienced colleagues across regions, influence strategic priorities and help create a safer, stronger and more resilient business.

You will work in an environment that values continuous professional development, empowering you to implement modern digital solutions, strengthen organisational capability and drive meaningful cultural change.

About Us

Danish Crown UK is a business built on trust, teamwork and ambition. We exist to deliver food that people believe in, and we know that takes strong leadership and a collaborative culture.

Our leadership principles guide us. We act for the good of the whole organisation. We hire brilliant people and help them grow. We are ambitious, curious and open to new ideas. We build trust by accepting mistakes as part of development. We believe real leadership is earned through example, not title.

Whoever joins us will help create a workplace where people feel safe to speak up, share ideas, challenge old ways of working and stretch themselves to achieve more. If that sounds like the environment where you thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Questions About The Role

For an informal and confidential discussion about the position, the organisational set-up or future opportunities within Danish Crown Group EHS, please contact:

Karin Borg

Senior Director EHS

Phone: M:[phone]

Email: [e-mail]