EHS & Site Services Manager

EHS & Site Services Manager
Salary to £76000 + Benefits
Based North East UK
Manufacturing | Operations | Health & Safety | Environmental Compliance |
ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | NEBOSH
 
We are recruiting an exceptional EHS & Site Services Manager to join a highly successful, globally recognised manufacturing and technology organisation operating within a complex, highly regulated environment. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of Environmental, Health & Safety strategy, compliance, governance and continuous improvement across a key UK manufacturing facility and associated R&D operation.
 
This role offers far more than regulatory compliance. You will become a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving safety culture, reducing operational risk, leading audits and investigations, improving environmental performance and ensuring the highest standards of workplace safety across a sophisticated operational environment.
If you are passionate about creating safer workplaces, influencing change and delivering measurable improvements through leadership, engagement and data-driven decision making, this could be the career-defining opportunity you have been waiting for.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, you will lead all Environmental, Health & Safety activities across the site, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, customer requirements and internationally recognised management systems.
You will work closely with operational leadership teams to embed a proactive safety culture, improve compliance performance and deliver continuous improvement initiatives that support both employee wellbeing and business objectives.
This is a highly visible leadership position offering significant autonomy, influence and long-term career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental, Health & Safety Leadership

• Lead and develop the site's Environmental, Health & Safety strategy
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK legislation and regulatory requirements
• Act as the site's subject matter expert for EHS compliance and risk management
• Support senior leadership on all EHS-related matters
• Promote a positive, proactive and engaging safety culture throughout the business

Compliance, Governance & Auditing

• Maintain compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Lead internal and external audits, inspections and compliance reviews
• Manage corrective and preventative action programmes
• Ensure ongoing compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
• Monitor changes in legislation and implement required improvements

Risk Management & Incident Investigation

• Lead risk assessments and hazard identification activities
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses using root cause analysis techniques
• Implement effective corrective and preventative actions
• Develop strategies to reduce risk and improve operational safety performance

Site Services & Statutory Compliance

• Manage compliance programmes for safety-critical systems and facilities
• Oversee statutory inspection schedules and certification requirements
• Ensure compliance of fire systems, emergency equipment, PAT testing and welfare facilities
• Coordinate specialist contractors and third-party compliance providers
• Maintain accurate compliance records and documentation

Continuous Improvement

• Analyse EHS KPIs and performance metrics
• Identify trends and implement improvement initiatives
• Drive operational excellence through data-led decision making
• Benchmark best practice and introduce innovative approaches to EHS management
• Deliver measurable improvements in safety performance and compliance standards

Leadership & Development

• Coach, mentor and develop managers and employees on EHS best practice
• Deliver training and awareness programmes
• Influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Support cross-functional projects and business improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For
We are keen to hear from professionals currently working as:

• EHS Manager
• Health & Safety Manager
• HSE Manager
• SHEQ Manager
• Environmental Manager
• Compliance Manager
• EHS Business Partner
• Safety Manager
• Operational Risk Manager
• EHS Lead

Essential Experience

• Proven EHS leadership experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, logistics, construction, energy or similarly regulated environments
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation
• Experience managing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Demonstrable success improving safety culture and compliance performance
• Experience leading audits, inspections and regulatory interactions
• Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis capability
• Experience using KPIs and performance data to drive improvements
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (preferred)
• Environmental qualification such as IEMA (preferred)
• ISO Auditor / Lead Auditor qualifications advantageous
• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline desirable

Why Apply?

• Senior leadership position with significant influence across the organisation
• Opportunity to shape and drive EHS strategy
• High-profile role within a complex and regulated environment
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Collaborative leadership team
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on culture, compliance and business performance

If you're looking for a role where your expertise, leadership and ability to influence positive change will be genuinely valued, we'd be delighted to hear from you.