Site Environmental Health & Safety Co-Ordinator

IFF (Great Britain) Limited; South Cambridgeshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety administrative coordinator for our on-site team in Haverhill, UK. You will provide daily support to the EHS function, manage records, and help coordinate training and incidents to ensure compliance and a positive safety culture.

You will work closely with production staff and management, handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while striving for continuous improvement and practical EHS enhancements on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative, coordination or operational support roles.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Genuine interest in Environmental, Health & Safety and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the EHS function.
• Maintain EHS records, training documentation and compliance data.
• Coordinate Health & Safety training activities and occupational health appointments.
• Support reporting, tracking and follow-up of incidents and corrective actions.
• Prepare EHS reports, presentations and performance metrics for site leadership.
• Assist with workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments across the site.

Skills

Administrative support

Coordination

Stakeholder comms

Document management

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to build a career in Environmental, Health & Safety while making a real impact in a manufacturing environment? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success. The role is based in Haverhill, United Kingdom (on-site role). Be part of a flexible, adaptable and growth-oriented Environmental, Health & Safety team where together we can make a real impact on site safety and compliance. You will join a close-knit team of three professionals who are committed to supporting your learning and development from day one. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, confident, driven and proactive individual who enjoys challenges, takes ownership, demonstrates initiative and is motivated to deliver results in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) function.
• Maintain EHS records, training documentation, compliance data and department databases.
• Coordinate Health & Safety training activities and occupational health appointments.
• Support the reporting, tracking and follow-up of incidents, near misses and corrective actions.
• Prepare EHS reports, presentations and performance metrics for site leadership.
• Participate in workplace inspections, audits and risk assessment activities across the manufacturing site.
• Work closely with employees, contractors and managers to promote a positive safety culture.
• Coordinate waste management activities and maintain environmental compliance records.
• Spend time within the production environment to understand operations and support practical EHS improvements.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Previous experience in an administrative, coordination or operational support role.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Genuine interest in Environmental, Health & Safety and workplace compliance.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing or operational environment.
• Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with stakeholders at all levels.
• Good Microsoft Office skills and ability to work with multiple systems and databases.
• Proactive approach with a willingness to learn, take ownership, apply analytical thinking and continuously develop new skills.
• Ability to work independently, make objective decisions, remain resilient under pressure and contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Previous experience supporting Health & Safety, Quality, Manufacturing or Compliance activities.
• Awareness of Environmental, Health & Safety legislation, auditing or risk management processes.
• IOSH Working Safely or similar Health & Safety training or certification.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to build an Environmental, Health & Safety career within a global manufacturing organisation.
• Hands-on exposure to both operational and compliance activities across the site.
• Supportive and highly flexible team environment.
• Structured learning, coaching and development opportunities.
• Clear opportunities for internal progression and career growth.
• Chance to make a meaningful contribution to employee safety and site performance from day one.

We Value Diversity and Inclusion

We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work.