Health And Safety Manager
10 hours ago
Lancaster
Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager • Annual Salary: £45,000-£55,000, • Location: Lancaster, • Job Type: Full-time We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager to lead EH&S strategy at a manufacturing facility in Lancaster. This role is ideal for a seasoned EH&S professional who is passionate about fostering a positive safety culture and leading environmental compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Day-to-day of the role: • Lead the site's Environmental, Health & Safety Management Systems., • Drive a proactive safety culture across the business., • Manage compliance with environmental permits and legislation., • Act as the site's primary contact with the Environment Agency and other regulatory bodies., • Support and develop departmental Risk Assessors and oversee the digital risk assessment programme., • Facilitate the site EH&S Committee, ensuring effective employee consultation, monitoring actions, and driving continuous improvement., • Lead accident, incident, and environmental investigations to ensure effective corrective actions., • Manage internal EH&S audits, external inspections, and certification activities., • Monitor EH&S performance and report meaningful KPIs to the leadership team., • Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance and sustainability., • Provide practical advice, coaching, and training to managers and employees., • Support operational teams to deliver their products safely. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Degree in Occupational Environmental, Health & Safety Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, or a minimum NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals) or equivalent Level 6 qualification., • At least 5 years of experience in an EH&S management role within a manufacturing or industrial environment., • Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation., • Experience managing Environmental Permit compliance and environmental management systems., • Proven track record of liaising with regulatory bodies, including the Environment Agency., • Demonstrated experience in leading EH&S audits, investigations, and continuous improvement programmes., • Ability to influence managers and engage employees to develop a positive safety culture., • Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills., • Proficiency in Microsoft packages, Power BI, Power Apps, or other digital EH&S management systems. Desirable: • Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards Chartered status., • IEMA Practitioner or equivalent environmental qualification., • ISO 14001 Internal or Lead Auditor qualification., • Experience with ISO 45001 management systems., • Experience managing digital EH&S platforms and data-driven performance reporting. Benefits: • A key leadership position with the opportunity to influence business decisions., • A well-established EH&S framework to build upon., • Close collaboration with operational and senior leadership teams., • A commitment to improving both safety performance and environmental sustainability. To apply for this EH&S Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. JBRP1_UKTJ