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This is a site-based role at Worthing.

We are seeking an experienced professional to join a high performing team on one of GSK’s flagship sites. You will develop a truly engaging EHS culture where everyone works together to reduce risks in an environment which allows people to be at their best.

The successful applicant will be responsible for overall management and improvement of EHS performance across the site, working with the EHS Director and other team members as appropriate. There is a potential for this position to have direct reports in the form of early talent, placement students or apprenticeships. In addition, there may be an opportunity to manage permanent and interim contract‑worker staff and associated budgets. This position will include working with the Global EHS function and other GSK sites within the network in the UK and globally.

We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.

We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in‑office work.

Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSK

• Provide expert EHS advice and technical guidance to Worthing site managers and staff to maintain and improve EHS performance, enable safe work, and implement Core EHS Programs (Safety Leadership, Environmental Sustainability, Global Health).
• Integrate EHS into site operations through Management Monitoring (Level 1) and Independent Business Monitoring (Level 2) audits and by contributing to site EHS strategies, plans, and accountability meetings.
• Lead and manage investigations of accidents and significant near‑misses, ensuring root‑cause analysis and timely implementation of preventive actions.
• Design and deliver training and support to managers and employees so they can effectively manage EHS risks and safely carry out their duties.
• Build and maintain effective relationships and communications with EHS stakeholders (HSE, Environment Agency, Global GSK functions, Site Leadership Team and site staff) to drive alignment and engagement.
• Drive and support site sustainability initiatives (carbon, water, waste, biodiversity) and deputise for the EHS Director or other SMEs as required based on capability.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Extensive experience of working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or other highly regulated technical industry.
• Operational knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes in the pharmaceutical or FMCG or any other high hazard industry.
• NEBOSH Certificate or similar qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Process Safety, or similar qualifications in Environmental management.
• Graduate degree (in relevant subject) with a broad technical/engineering/scientific skills base.
• Demonstrated project management expertise and excellent communication across all levels of the organisation.
• The ability to coach, mentor and inspire site front line leaders, engineers, and technicians in order to ensure they can proactively identify risks and implement robust solutions is a core skill.

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management or Fire Safety, Process Safety or Loss Prevention.
• Chartered Waste Management or Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor certification.
• Experience of Industrial Hygiene (IH) monitoring for breathing air, dust, noise, vibration or radiation and implementing associated Exposure Control measures.
• Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene (OH).
• Experience of management of major accident hazards.
• Chartered status in a relevant Engineering, Scientific or Technical discipline.

Manufacturing at the Worthing site is for antibiotics. It is advised that you take this into consideration when deciding to apply for this position.

GSK Worthing Site is a mixed manufacturing site with complex regulatory pressures. Manufacturing processes are highly technical and include high hazard activities.

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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