Novacyt Group
Group EHS & Sustainability Manager
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Job title: Group EHS & Sustainability Manager | Novacyt Group
Location: Hybrid / Manchester Science Park
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
Package: Competitive salary, pension, life assurance, private healthcare, and free onsite parking.
At Novacyt, we're committed to creating a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. We're looking for an experienced Group EHS & Sustainability Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across our global business, supporting laboratory, manufacturing, warehouse, office, and field-based operations worldwide.
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving Novacyt's global Environment, Health & Safety and Sustainability framework. You'll work closely with senior leadership teams across multiple international locations to ensure compliance, drive a proactive safety culture, and deliver meaningful sustainability improvements across the Group.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Group's EHS and Sustainability strategy across global operations - UK, Canada, Singapore, and Australia.
- Develop and maintain ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
- Drive compliance with EHS legislation, industry standards, and best practice.
- Lead incident investigations, risk management, and corrective action programs.
- Deliver sustainability initiatives focused on energy efficiency, carbon reduction, waste reduction, and resource optimization.
- Develop KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting for senior leadership and Board stakeholders.
- Promote a positive, proactive safety culture across all Novacyt locations worldwide.
About You
We're looking for someone who brings:
- 5-7+ years' progressive EHS experience at Manager level or equivalent.
- Experience within life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, IVD, or other regulated environments.
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification).
- Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Experience delivering EHS improvements across multiple sites and international operations.
- Additional experience in sustainability, carbon management, ESOS, IEMA membership, IOSH Chartered status, and international EHS leadership would be highly advantageous.
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Why Join Novacyt?
You'll play a critical role in shaping the future of EHS and Sustainability across a global diagnostics and life sciences organization, working alongside senior leaders to protect our people, strengthen compliance, and advance our sustainability ambitions.
Our Values
- Delivery Quality
- Collaboration
- Customer Centric
- Integrity
- People First
- Ownership
Interested? We'd love to hear from experienced EHS professionals who are passionate about creating safe, sustainable, and high-performing workplaces across global operations.
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