Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

We are seeking experienced Environmental, Health and Safety preferably with experience within manufacturing company on a full time, permanent basis.

The Company are a leading chemical solutions provider with a long heritage of pioneering technologies.  On site in Cambridgeshire they have an operational facility comprising of a manufacturing plant, warehousing and administration. The EHS Manager will manage a small team and will hold responsibility for all areas of EHS across the regulated site.  The role will require a hands-on approach whilst also acting in a strategic capacity as part of the Site Leadership team. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a defined contribution pension scheme, private healthcare, and a non-contractual Incentive Compensation Scheme.

This role is located in Cambridgeshire, easily commutable from Essex, Hertfordshire, Suffolk and Bedfordshire.

The Role: Your main duties will be to:

• Take a leading role in planning, co-ordinating, monitoring and implementing EHS policies and procedures, ensuring all operations comply with relevant legislation and Company standards.
• Act as the Site EHS representative with third parties, including neighbouring businesses, local councils, and regulatory bodies including HSE and the Environment Agency.
• Take proactive steps to develop an environment of continuous improvement for EHS whilst working to a 'Zero Harm' strategy.
• Hold budgetary responsibility for all areas of EHS.
• Supporting line management in implementing changes through the guidance and training of staff.
• Contributing to process safety studies, particularly HAZOPs hazard studies and process hazard reviews.

Your Background: The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

• Proficient experience as an EHS Manager in a manufacturing and Operational setting with regards to EHS standards and regulations within the chemical sector primarily (Oil & Gas or Pharmaceutical sector experience may be considered).
• Holds NEBOSH certification with a strong track record of EHS Management.
• IOSH or CMIOSH registered or a degree in an EHS or technical discipline preferable.
• Positive influencing and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to lead and influence others.
• Proactive and highly motivated with EHS project management experience.
• Understanding of Process Safety / PSSRs would be desirable.