Environment, Health and Safety Manager
Location: Hereford
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Benefits
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports To: General Manager
Supervisory Responsibility: 3 Reports
About the Role
An established and high-performing manufacturing facility in Hereford is seeking a proactive and experienced Environment, Health and Safety Manager. This is a pivotal role responsible for shaping, implementing, and enhancing EHS strategy, policies and procedures in a complex industrial environment.
Reporting directly to the General Manager and working closely with senior leadership and group HSE representatives, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance, driving cultural change, and embedding a proactive, risk-aware mindset across the site.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic guidance and operational support to senior management to continuously improve site-wide HSE performance.
* Oversee compliance with all relevant UK health, safety, and environmental legislation and internal standards.
* Lead the implementation and maintenance of HSE policies, risk management systems, and control measures.
* Coordinate internal governance and cross-audit activities, ensuring effective monitoring of legal and corporate obligations.
* Analyse HSE KPIs and trends, identifying areas of improvement and initiating corrective actions as necessary.
* Deliver clear, impactful monthly reporting to senior stakeholders, including presentations on performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.
* Conduct site audits, inspections, incident investigations and root cause analyses, ensuring follow-up and close-out of all actions.
* Actively engage with all levels of the workforce to promote ownership and accountability for safety and environmental performance.
* Represent the site in liaison with regulatory bodies and ensure timely submission of reports and permits.
* Support and train operational managers and frontline teams on safe working practices and compliance requirements.
* Ensure effective integration of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, promoting best practice across the site.
* Contribute to the wider business strategy through collaboration with the UK and international HSE network.
Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification in occupational health and safety).
* Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards chartered status.
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a dedicated HSE management role within manufacturing, engineering or a similarly high-risk environment.
* Demonstrable experience in the implementation and auditing of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.
* Familiarity with process safety principles and experience in higher hazard industries is highly desirable.
Key Skills & Competencies
* In-depth knowledge of current UK HSE legislation, guidance, and standards.
* Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to engage and support at all organisational levels.
* Skilled in cultural change and behavioural safety initiatives.
* High level of initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confident presentation abilities.
* Strong planning and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and digital reporting tools.
* Effective people management and team development capabilities.
What’s on Offer
* A critical leadership role within a forward-thinking, safety-conscious manufacturing environment.
* The opportunity to drive real change and embed best-in-class HSE practices.
* Competitive salary package and benefits.
* Ongoing professional development and support.