Health & Safety Manager

Interim EHS Manager (UK & Ireland)

Overview

We are partnering with a leading manufacturing business to appoint an experienced Interim EHS Manager to oversee Health, Safety and Environmental activities across multiple sites in the UK and Ireland.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving EHS strategy, ensuring legal compliance, maintaining management systems and promoting a strong safety-first culture across the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with site leadership teams to embed best practice and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.

Please note: this is an interim contract position only.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

Ensure compliance with all relevant UK and Irish Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
Maintain and improve ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
Support external audits, inspections and certification processes.
Act as the key point of contact for regulatory bodies and external stakeholders.EHS Leadership & Culture

Work closely with site leadership teams to drive a positive EHS culture.
Lead safety committees, site meetings and engagement initiatives.
Promote behavioural safety and employee involvement across all locations.
Develop and implement EHS policies, procedures and standards.Risk Management & Incident Investigation

Conduct risk assessments, PUWER assessments, COSHH evaluations and HAZOP reviews.
Lead accident and incident investigations using recognised root cause analysis techniques.
Implement corrective and preventive actions and monitor effectiveness.
Ensure robust reporting and follow-up of near misses and safety observations.Environmental Management

Drive environmental improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, energy efficiency and sustainability.
Manage environmental compliance requirements, permits and reporting obligations.
Support projects relating to wastewater management, resource efficiency and carbon reduction.
Ensure effective hazardous waste management and spill response processes.Training & Development

Deliver EHS training, inductions and awareness programmes.
Coach and support managers in meeting their safety responsibilities.
Develop competency programmes for high-risk activities and operational teams.
Promote continual learning and best practice across the business.Candidate Requirements

We are looking for an experienced EHS professional with:

Significant Health, Safety and Environmental leadership experience within manufacturing, food, FMCG, industrial or process environments.
Proven experience managing EHS activities across multiple sites.
Strong working knowledge of UK and Irish EHS legislation.
Experience maintaining and improving ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
Strong background in auditing, incident investigation and root cause analysis.
Experience implementing behavioural safety and continuous improvement programmes.
Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.
Strong communication and coaching abilities.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across multiple sites.Preferred Qualifications

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
CMIOSH or working towards Chartered status.
Lead Auditor qualification in ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001.
Additional qualifications in Environmental Management, Fire Safety, COSHH, First Aid or related disciplines would be advantageous
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed