Role Purpose
To lead and manage the site’s Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance within a COMAH‑regulated, high‑hazard operation.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Assurance
* Ensure compliance with COMAH, COSHH, environmental permits and UK legislation
* Act as the primary site interface with the HSE, Environment Agency and other regulators
* Lead and support inspections, audits and regulatory engagement
Process Safety & Risk Management
* Develop and maintain risk assessments (COSHH, TBRA, HRA)
* Ensure SOPs and Safe Systems of Work reflect actual site practices
* Ensure Management of Change (MOC) is applied and embedded into procedures, training and controls
Environmental, Health & Occupational Risk
* Lead engagement with the Environment Agency
* Manage health surveillance, workplace exposure monitoring and occupational risks
* Oversee PPE standards, fatigue management and lone‑working controls
Contractors, Projects & Systems
* Maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS) aligned to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
* Lead internal audits and management reviews
Authority & Accountability
* Legal compliance across HSE
* Effectiveness of site risk controls
* Readiness for regulatory inspection
* Authority to stop unsafe work and escalate compliance risks