UK HSE Leader: Multi-Site Safety & Sustainability

Symrise; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise in the United Kingdom seeks a strategic HSE leader to shape health, safety and environmental performance across all UK sites, ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable operations. You will lead audits (ISO 14001, SMETA, etc.), manage documentation and training, drive energy reduction and waste management, and foster a strong safety culture with stakeholders.

Experience across multiple sites and NEBOSH Diploma are essential; role involves collaboration with HSE authorities and

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent senior HSE experience.
• Senior HSE leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience across multiple sites in Health, Safety and Environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and regulatory requirements.
• IEMA membership or equivalent experience.
• Experience with SAI360, TAM or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE strategy and compliance across Symrise UK sites.
• Drive a proactive safety culture and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure documentation, risk assessments and training compliance.
• Monitor HSE metrics and support continuous improvement.
• Oversee environmental compliance and waste management.
• Coordinate safety walks, audits, and management reviews.

Skills

HSE leadership

Safety management

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-site coordination

Environmental compliance

Education

NEBOSH Diploma in Health, Safety and Occupational Health

Tools

SAI360

TAM

iHasco

Job description

Symrise in the United Kingdom seeks a strategic HSE leader to shape health, safety and environmental performance across all UK sites, ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable operations. You will lead audits (ISO 14001, SMETA, etc.), manage documentation and training, drive energy reduction and waste management, and foster a strong safety culture with stakeholders.

Experience across multiple sites and NEBOSH Diploma are essential; role involves collaboration with HSE authorities and