UK HSE Leader: Multi-site Safety & Environmental Excellence

EMEA3 Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise UK is seeking a strategic HSE leader to shape Health, Safety and Environmental performance, driving compliance, sustainability, and a proactive safety culture in line with ISO 14001 and UK legislation.

You will lead risk assessments, audits and training, coordinate safety walks, manage documentation via SAI360, TAM and iHasco, and report key metrics to support continuous improvement and regulator readiness.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma in Health, Safety and Occupational Health.
• Senior HSE experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing HSE across multiple sites.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and environmental audits.
• IEMA membership or equivalent significant experience.
• Experience with SAI360, TAM or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of HSE performance and compliance across Symrise UK sites in line with UK legislation, ISO 14001, and corporate goals.
• Drive a proactive safety culture and sustainability initiatives, including energy reduction and waste management.
• Ensure accurate documentation, risk assessments, and training compliance via platforms such as SAI360, TAM, iHasco.
• Monitor and report key HSE metrics (e.g., MAQ, TFQ, near misses) to support continuous improvement and meet EAME targets.
• Manage environmental compliance (SECR, ESOS, discharge permits), fire safety, and site security systems (TENSOR).
• Coordinate and lead regular safety walks, workshops, HSE meetings, and change management reviews across all sites.
• Ensure readiness for audits (ISO 14001, SMETA, FSCC 22001, customer audits) and maintain strong relationships with HSE authorities.
• Oversee waste management contracts and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Skills

Senior HSE experience

Manufacturing sector

Stakeholder engagement

ISO 14001 knowledge

HSE leadership

Education

NEBOSH Diploma in Health, Safety and Occupational Health

Tools

SAI360

TAM

iHasco

Job description

Symrise UK is seeking a strategic HSE leader to shape Health, Safety and Environmental performance, driving compliance, sustainability, and a proactive safety culture in line with ISO 14001 and UK legislation.

You will lead risk assessments, audits and training, coordinate safety walks, manage documentation via SAI360, TAM and iHasco, and report key metrics to support continuous improvement and regulator readiness.