As part of our continued growth and commitment to operating responsibly, Palace Chemicals is recruiting for a new Head of Health, Safety & Compliance.
This is a key strategic position responsible for leading our health, safety, regulatory and environmental compliance strategy, while managing direct reports and working closely with colleagues across manufacturing, technical and leadership teams.
We are looking for a proactive, motivated individual who can drive continuous improvement, continue the journey of our safety culture, and ensure our operations meet the highest standards of regulatory and environmental compliance.
🔎 Key Responsibilities
• Lead and develop the company’s Health, Safety & Compliance strategy across our manufacturing operations
• Manage and support direct reports responsible for HSE and regulatory compliance
• Act as the organisation’s appointed competent person for Health & Safety
• Ensure compliance with relevant chemical, environmental and safety regulations including frameworks such as REACH, CLP, GHS and ISO standards
• Oversee regulatory documentation and compliance systems, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical inventories and regulatory reporting
• Drive environmental and sustainability initiatives, including carbon reduction strategies
• Manage and report Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions in support of corporate sustainability goals
• Lead risk assessments, audits and inspections relating to chemical safety, hazardous materials and environmental impact
• Act as the key liaison with regulatory authorities, certification bodies and sustainability organisations
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and training to strengthen safety, compliance and environmental performance
• Monitor emerging legislation and advise leadership on regulatory and best practice changes
✅ What we’re looking for
• NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) in Health & Safety
• Experience acting as an organisation’s competent person for Health & Safety
• Proven experience in Health, Safety, Regulatory or Environmental Compliance within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of chemical regulations and environmental compliance frameworks
• Experience managing direct reports and leading compliance initiatives
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to drive improvements and embed a strong safety culture across the organisation
Relevant qualifications in chemistry, environmental science, engineering, regulatory affairs or sustainability would be advantageous, along with experience in sustainability reporting, ISO standards or regulatory frameworks.