Beckett's Foods Ltd
Head of Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
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Head of Safety, Health Environment (SHE)
Coventry | Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity
Salary: up to £70,000
About the Opportunity
At Beckett’s Foods, safety, sustainability, and people are at the heart of everything we do. We’ve been operating in Coventry since 1983, with a reputation for quality, innovation and stability. Now, we’re entering an exciting phase of growth and looking for a passionate Head of Safety, Health, Environment to lead our future direction, including ambitious environmental and net-zero initiatives.
This is a rare opportunity to shape site-wide SHE strategy, influence culture, and drive continuous improvement within a busy, dynamic food manufacturing environment.
The Role
As Head of SHE, your role will be integral to applying your expertise to ensure compliance, improve safety culture, and drive sustainability initiatives at a transformative stage in our growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the site-wide SHE strategy, aligning with business objectives and CPC Group standards
- Champion a proactive safety culture, empower operational teams, and embed environmental responsibility across the business
- Apply NEBOSH/IOSH Plan-Do-Check-Act principles to drive safety and efficiency
- Maintain and improve the Safety Management System (ensuring compliance and effectiveness)
- Identify, quantify, and manage significant SHE risks while ensuring robust oversight of the operation
- Monitor, challenge, and improve SHE KPIs to achieve measurable results
- Conduct health, safety, and environmental audits, verifying compliance with UK legislation and best practice standards
- Deliver engaging training programmes (including emergency procedures and workplace safety)
- Ensure PUWER compliance for all plant, machinery, and equipment inspections
- Manage environmental sustainability initiatives, including hazardous waste monitoring, pollutant control, and net-zero strategies
- Foster a culture of accountability, driving operational excellence and ownership
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About You
We’re seeking a confident, experienced SHE leader with a demonstrated track record in influencing at all levels. You’ll be someone who thrives at the crossroads of operational responsibility and strategic vision.
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
- NEBOSH Diploma or degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline
- Proven experience in a senior SHE leadership role within manufacturing or food production
- Strong familiarity with UK health, safety, and environmental legislation
- ISO 14001 experience (Environmental Management Systems)
- Track record of driving sustainability and environmental improvements
- Exceptional leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities
- Ability to develop SHE policies, influence culture, and deliver meaningful change
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Why Beckett’s Foods?
At Beckett’s Foods, we value our people and invest in their future. In return for your commitment, we offer:
- Salary up to £70,000
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
- Access to GroceryAid for emotional, practical, and financial wellbeing support
- Benefits and recognition hub with compelling colleague discounts
- Long-term career stability within a fast-growing, established business
- The chance to shape and influence our net-zero and sustainability journey
If you’re passionate about safer workplaces, environmental excellence, and driving positive change, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to help shape the future of SHE at Beckett’s Foods.
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