Lead Environmental Health & Safety Strategist
This is a high-impact leadership role that requires a pragmatic and solutions-oriented professional who can take ownership of the full EH&S agenda.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Leadership & Future-Proofing: Design and execute a long-term EHS strategy that supports business goals and adapts to future regulatory, technological, and environmental trends.
* Operational Excellence: Drive consistent, high standards in health, safety, and environmental performance across all sites.
* Culture & Change Leadership: Embed a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement through engagement, training, and visible leadership.
Project & Programme Delivery:
* Lead key EHS initiatives from concept through to implementation, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and with measurable impact.
* Collaborate with Engineering, Production, HR, and Sustainability teams to integrate EHS priorities into site design, new technologies, and major capital projects.
Governance & Compliance:
* Own the EHS governance framework including ISO accreditations (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001), internal audits, and regulatory inspections.
* Maintain oversight of environmental permits, emissions, and waste management obligations across sites.
The ideal candidate will have 10+ years' EHS experience within manufacturing, food, pharma, or similar high-compliance environments. A degree-qualified individual in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline with chartered membership of IOSH or equivalent is highly desirable.