Synergy Health (UK) Limited
Senior HSSE Manager
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Senior HSSE Manager
Senior Manager, Regional Health Safety & Environment
Making a Difference in Health and Safety
About the Role
Do you thrive on impactful work and have a passion for excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and multi-site leadership? Are you motivated by driving safety excellence while supporting global business growth?
At STERIS, we provide world-class Infection Prevention solutions and are purpose-driven, focused on creating healthier and safer environments for our customers and workforce. This Senior Manager, Regional Health Safety & Environment position offers a unique opportunity to lead health, safety, and environmental excellence across multiple business segments, fostering a culture of compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Your work will be centered around Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management (85%) and Environmental Compliance (15%), with these core responsibilities:
Health, Safety & Environmental Management
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Strategy & Implementation
- Develop and support Corporate & Regional HSE strategies, ensuring alignment and implementation across operations.
- Provide leadership and guidance to business units to achieve HSE compliance and objectives in IMS Instrument Processing, Device Repair, and other segments (e.g., Commercial Sales, Surgical Solutions).
- Oversee the management of regional HSE teams, ensuring alignment with ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Standards).
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Training & Development
- Lead the design, delivery, and review of HSE training materials, including eLearning (STERIS U) and hands-on training programs to meet business needs.
- Implement the STERIS Bloodborne Pathogen Immunisation Program, ensuring alignment with Occupational Health providers and compliance with policies.
- Drive behavioral-based safety programs and implement a national exposure monitoring program (including PAA, noise, chemical, and inhalable exposure controls).
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Risk & Compliance Management
- Identify gaps and improvement opportunities in HSE systems, introducing solutions for risk reduction and compliance.
- Manage risk and COSHH assessments, advising on control measures and reporting non-compliance instances.
- Oversee incident investigations (injuries, near-misses, and reports), ensuring adherence to STERIS policies.
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Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Collect, analyze, and report HSE metrics using dashboards and analytics, addressing areas of concern.
- Collaborate with HSE Council members to improve data-driven insights and enhance internal oversight.
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Engagement & Leadership
- Lead central and site-level safety committees, ensuring they support STERIS’s World-Class Safety Excellence mission.
- Drive communication strategies via monthly safety calls, newsletters, and internal platforms to improve employee awareness.
- Implement Lean methodology to enhance process efficiency in Safety & Environmental initiatives, fostering partnerships across departments.
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Audits & Corrective Action
- Conduct HSE self-assessments and audit programs, reporting findings and recommending corrective actions for gaps.
- Align all team members with Continuous Improvement (CI) training and Lean Leadership principles to eliminate silos.
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Emergency & Project Management
- Develop and manage emergency contingency/ disaster recovery plans to support business resilience.
- Support major projects and acquisitions, ensuring standardized HSE processes are adopted and implemented.
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Regional & Technical Support
- Provide tips/regulations guidance and implementation support for non-conformances at Medisafe, Northampton Repairs, DanMed, IPT, and Surgical Solutions sites.
- Conduct regulatory monitoring and support CSR & ESG initiatives aligning with corporate objectives.
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Environmental Compliance Management
- Coordinate environmental compliance reviews across business units.
- Develop engaging, innovative training to support net-zero goals and environmental sustainability initiatives.
- Draft and implement regulatory communications related to environmental law updates.
- Support Corporate Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and coordinate compliance tasks.
Required Skills & Experience
To excel in this role, you’ll need:
- Leadership & Mentorship – Strong project/problem-solving skills, facilitation, training, and team development expertise.
- Cross-Functional Influence – Ability to collaborate across operational, regional, and senior management levels.
- ISO Expertise – Working knowledge of ISO 45001 (OHS) & ISO 14001 standards.
- Technical & Soft Skills
- Proven ability to develop HSE/Environmental training programs.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Confidence using IT systems (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, eLearning platforms, databases).
- Regulatory Awareness – Understanding of regional, country-specific HSE legislation and emerging risks.
Why Join STERIS?
Our global team growth, learn, and make a difference every day. By joining STERIS Health and Safety, you’ll be part of an influential, forward-thinking HSE team driving safety excellence, innovation, and operational efficiency—ensuring healthier communities and safer workplaces.
Learn more: www.steris.com
STERIS Commitment to Equality
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce and fostering a supportive, collaborative environment.
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