Commercial EHS Lead (EMEA)

AYRTON GROUP; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayrton Recruitment and Talent, part of The Ayrton Group, seeks a Commercial EHS Lead (EMEA) to own EHS strategy and performance across commercial operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You will influence senior stakeholders and drive continuous improvement in a complex multinational setting.

The role requires strategic leadership, governance expertise, and the ability to partner with Commercial Leadership Teams and Global EHS functions to deliver measurable safety improvements across

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years’ progressive EHS experience within complex multinational, regional, or multi-site environment.
• Proven track record delivering EHS programmes across locations.
• Strong knowledge of EHS legislation, governance, compliance and risk management.
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, medical device, pharmaceutical, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to operate independently while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and execution of the Commercial EHS strategy across EMEA.
• Advise business leaders on Environmental, Health & Safety matters.
• Ensure EHS objectives align with business goals and priorities.
• Promote proactive safety culture through leadership, coaching and engagement.
• Maintain EHS compliance across regional commercial operations.
• Monitor evolving legislation and regulatory requirements; assess risk and implement mitigations.
• Drive regional EHS initiatives, programmes and campaigns; use data analytics to identify trends.
• Champion continuous improvement and best practice sharing; enhance EHS management systems.
• Build relationships with Commercial Leadership Teams, Global EHS, HR and Operations; influence across matrix.
• Present performance metrics, risk profiles and strategic updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Independence & prioritisation

Education

Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or related discipline

7+ years EHS experience in multinational/regional setting

Job description

Aryton Recruitment and Talent, part of The Ayrton Group is delighted to partner with a global healthcare and life sciences leader to appoint a Commercial EHS Lead (EMEA) on a fixed-term basis. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety professional to take ownership of EHS strategy and performance across the organisation’s commercial operations throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Through our extensive client network and industry expertise, we are delighted to represent this outstanding opportunity with a world-class employer.

Operating within a complex international environment, you will provide strategic leadership, influence senior stakeholders, and drive a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping EHS performance across a diverse regional portfolio while partnering closely with commercial leadership teams and global EHS functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Lead the deployment and execution of the Commercial EHS strategy across EMEA.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on all matters relating to Environmental, Health & Safety.
• Ensure EHS objectives are aligned with wider business goals and operational priorities.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through leadership, coaching, and engagement.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Maintain oversight of EHS compliance across regional commercial operations.
• Monitor evolving legislation, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assess risk exposure and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented.

Programme Delivery & Continuous Improvement

• Drive the implementation of regional EHS initiatives, programmes, and campaigns.
• Establish performance measures and utilise data analytics to identify trends and opportunities.
• Champion continuous improvement and best practice sharing across the organisation.
• Support the development and enhancement of EHS management systems.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with Commercial Leadership Teams, Global EHS, HR, Operations, and other key business functions.
• Influence stakeholders within a matrix organisation to drive positive EHS outcomes.
• Present performance metrics, risk profiles, strategic updates, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Foster collaboration across regional and global teams to ensure consistency and excellence in EHS standards.

Education and Experience:

The ideal candidate will possess

• A Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years’ progressive EHS experience within a complex multinational, regional, or multi-site environment.
• Demonstrated success in developing and delivering EHS programmes across multiple locations.
• Strong working knowledge of EHS legislation, governance frameworks, compliance, and risk management principles.
• Experience operating within highly regulated environments, ideally healthcare, life sciences, medical device, pharmaceutical, or advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation capabilities.
• The ability to operate independently while effectively managing competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Highly Desirable

• Experience supporting commercial or corporate operations across EMEA.
• Exposure to global EHS management systems and international regulatory frameworks
• Previous experience influencing senior management and executive leadership teams.

Why This Opportunity?

This position offers the chance to:

• Join a globally recognised industry leader.
• Influence EHS strategy across a diverse international portfolio.
• Partner directly with senior commercial and business leaders.
• Deliver meaningful impact in a highly visible regional role.
• Work within a collaborative, innovative, and people-focused environment.

About Ayrton Group

The Ayrton Group is one of Ireland’s leading professional services groups, The Ayrton Group is dedicated to excellence across a portfolio of specialist businesses spanning Health & Safety Consultancy, Recruitment, Engineering Services, Environmental Consultancy, Training, and Traffic Management.

Ayrton Recruitment and Talent are Ireland’s leading specialist recruitment and talent solutions partner dedicated to Environment, Health & Safety, Sustainability, Quality, Engineering, Construction, and Life Sciences professionals. With a proven track record supporting some of the world’s most respected organisations, we pride ourselves on connecting exceptional talent with industry-leading opportunities across Ireland and internationally.