Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

About the company

We're recruiting on behalf of an established organisation seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and drive the environmental, health, safety and sustainability agenda across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that is genuinely committed to continuous improvement, employee wellbeing, operational excellence and environmental responsibility.

Your tasks

This role will play a key part in shaping a positive EHS culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, enhancing management systems and delivering strategic sustainability objectives.

Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and continuously improving environmental, health and safety programmes across the organisation, ensuring compliance and promoting best practice at every level.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading the organisation's Environmental, Health & Safety strategy and programmes
• Maintaining and improving ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Developing and managing a risk-based internal audit programme and site risk register
• Investigating incidents, accidents, near misses and environmental events, including root cause analysis and reporting
• Managing environmental permitting, emissions monitoring and waste compliance activities
• Driving sustainability initiatives, ESG reporting and carbon reduction programmes
• Conducting and overseeing risk assessments including COSHH, DSEAR and workplace assessments
• Managing fire safety, emergency preparedness and hazardous substances controls
• Delivering EHS training, inductions and competency programmes
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies
• Providing insightful reports, dashboards and performance data to senior management

Requirements

Are you an experienced EHS professional looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic and highly regulated environment?

We're keen to speak with experienced EHS professionals who can demonstrate:

• A recognised qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering or a related discipline
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) is highly desirable
• Previous experience in an EHS leadership role within manufacturing, engineering or another regulated environment
• Strong working knowledge of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
• Experience managing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
• Knowledge of environmental permitting, compliance and sustainability initiatives
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach with the ability to influence at all levels

Apply now or contact the Reed Engineering & Manufacturing team for a confidential discussion

What we offer

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunity to shape and influence EHS strategy
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Stable, growing organisation with a strong commitment to sustainability and safety

If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces, driving environmental excellence and making a tangible difference within a successful organisation, we'd love to hear from you.