HSE Manager UK & Ireland

Are you interested in working for a company who lead health and safety from the top? Who expect their senior leadership team to keep one hand on the operational work as well as lead the strategy and direction? If so, this role could be for you.

We are recruiting a UK & Ireland HSE Manager for a large FMCG business. With responsibility for 7 UK sites, one direct report and just over 400 staff, it is your role to create and drive the Health and Safety strategy, to communicate it effectively at all levels and remain a hands on, visible leader, who will roll model good behaviour and bring a positive, energetic approach to the business.

We require someone who is commutable to Northamptonshire, where 3/7 sites are located and someone who is able to travel approx. 4 days a week, in particular to a site in the North West.

The role will be 80% H&S and 20% Environmental but as environmental and sustainability continues to become more important, this part of the role will likely increase.

What we are looking for:

• Someone who is still confident in an operational, hands on capacity and is willing to roll their sleeves up. You must however be equally able to engage, gain buy in, influence and convey the HSEQ message to the SLT. This credibility to communicate across all levels is essential for the role.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) level qualification
• FMCG experience is desirable but the client will look to wider regulated manufacturing experience to be also included
• Environmental Sustainability knowledge is preferred
• Prior management experience of multiple sites in a similar level role.

Salary on offer is £75-90K DOE plus 15 – 20% Bonus and Company Car Scheme worth circa £7K (plus additional package)

To register your interest please apply or reach out to Sophia.darwin@hserecruitment.co.uk.