Location Harlow
Job-type Permanent
Salary Up to £55,000 + Benefits
Reference BBBH13387_1621019400

Acre is excited to be partnered with a globally recognised, Fortune 500 manufacturing business to identify an Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to be based in Harlow. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading on all EHS matters and driving performance across a large, complex manufacturing plant that is vital to the organisation's European presence.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring that legal and corporate compliance EHS issues within the facility are resolved

  • Developing and maintaining good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

  • Identifying and implementing programmes to improve EHS improvements which will improve wider business efficiency and performance

  • Offering expert EHS leadership and advice, guidance and support to all operatives within the facility

  • Ensuring that the EHS Management System meets all local and corporate requirements

  • Acting as a mentor to all direct and functional reports, including developing EHS training programmes

This person must be an experienced EHS professional with a background in a heavy manufacturing, chemical or engineering environment. The successful candidate will also be driven, with a passion for EHS matters and an eagerness to learn and develop.

They will also have:

  • GradIOSH status as a minimum, ideally Chartered status

  • NEBOSH or NCRQ Diploma

  • Environmental qualification or professional membership of a recognised environmental body

  • Excellent communication and engagement skills

  • A proven ability to influence upwards in order to promote a positive safety culture

This exciting opportunity will give an individual the chance to shape EHS performance for a sector-leading global business. If you're interested, please apply directly or contact Jonathan Goldsmith at Jonathan.Goldsmith@acre.com if you have any questions.