Commercial EHS Lead

Ayrton Recruitment & Talent; Galway; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayrton Recruitment and Talent is partnering with a global healthcare and life sciences leader to appoint a Commercial EHS Lead (EMEA) on a fixed-term basis. You will own EHS strategy across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, partnering with commercial leadership and global EHS functions to drive performance and compliance.

The role requires strategic leadership, governance, risk management, and a track record of delivering EHS programmes in a complex multinational setting. Ireland-based, Galway.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or related discipline.
• 7+ years' progressive EHS experience in a 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 devices, pharma or manufacturing sectors.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to work independently with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of the Commercial EHS strategy across EMEA.
• Act as trusted advisor to business leaders on Environmental, Health & Safety matters.
• Ensure EHS objectives align with wider business goals and priorities.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through leadership, coaching and engagement.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and assess risk; implement mitigation actions.
• Partner with commercial leadership and global EHS functions.

Skills

EHS experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety

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 & Experience

What We're Looking For

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 The 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.