Senior SHE Manager

Overview

In this role you lead Greggs’ Safety, Health and Environment strategy and governance, shaping risk management and regulatory compliance across a multi-site operation. You will mentor the SHE function, embed SHE into planning and decision-making, and drive continuous improvement in safety culture and performance. You’ll balance practical risk control with commercial pressure in a busy retail, manufacturing, and logistics context. This is a high-impact, strategic role with external collaboration and a clear focus on resilient, sustainable operations.

Pay / Benefits

• Management Bonus Scheme up to 17.5%
• Pension with employer contributions up to 7%
• Company car or car allowance
• Profit share of 10% of profits
• 25 days + 1 floating day (pro-rated)
• Private Medical Insurance

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the SHE strategy to support growth and operational excellence
• Oversee the SHE Management System with governance and risk controls
• Provide expert leadership on legislation and regulatory requirements with practical compliance
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insight and incident management
• Maintain and manage the company’s SHE risk profile and organizational learning
• Lead and develop a high-performing SHE function and community
• Represent Greggs on SHE matters with regulators and industry bodies
• Partner with stakeholders to influence decisions and drive SHE performance
• Provide leadership to the SHE team to align with business needs

Key requirements

• Chartered IOSH member (CMIOSH)
• Extensive SHE leadership experience in a complex, multi-site organization
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety, environmental legislation
• Experience managing SHE risks across manufacturing, logistics and retail environments
• Understanding of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001; risk management and regulatory engagement
• Credible with senior stakeholders and capable of influencing decisions
• Data-driven with ability to use trends to drive planning and prioritization
• Experience leading through incidents and high-pressure situations
• Commitment to developing capability and positive safety culture

• leadership
• stakeholder influence
• communication
• SHE Management System (ISO 45001/ISO 14001)
• regulatory compliance and risk governance
• incident management and investigation

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