Irwin and Colton
Head of Health, Safety & Environmental
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Head of Health, Safety & Environmental
Salary: Up to £95,000 + Benefits (Healthcare, Car Allowance, Bonus, Pension)
Location: Central with regular travel to sites
Are you ready to lead a strategic, company-wide HSE programme that truly makes a difference? Do you have the expertise to shape a proactive safety culture across multiple operational sites?
This senior role reports directly to the Manufacturing Director and is responsible for developing and implementing the HSE strategy, ensuring compliance, and fostering a safety-first environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of the HSE strategy across all sites.
- Providing expert guidance on legislation, risk management, and best practices to senior leadership.
- Overseeing HSE systems, audits, and compliance activities, including ISO standards.
- Building a high-performing HSE team through coaching, development, and capability enhancement.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to embed safety and environmental responsibilities into operations.
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Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in FMCG or fast-paced operational environments, with a strong understanding of UK HSE legislation.
- Demonstrated leadership in shaping safety cultures and delivering measurable improvements.
- NEBOSH Diploma and environmental qualifications are preferred; Chartered IOSH membership is desirable.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate at all levels.
What This Role Offers You
- This is a senior leadership opportunity offering a competitive package, alongside the opportunity to shape HSE strategy across a multi-site operational business.
Salary: Up to £95,000
Healthcare: Family healthcare cover
Car Allowance: £9,000 per annum, or equivalent cash allowance
Bonus: Target bonus of 20% of salary
Pension: Employer Pension Plan with employer contribution matching up to 7% of salary, with a minimum employer contribution of 4.5%
Holiday: 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service after 5 years
Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive health assessment available every two years
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For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Tearne at [Sam Tearne](mailto:Sam Tearne) or call 01923 937 075.
Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.
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