Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Company: Lawrence Dean Recruitment
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Location: Royston
Job Description:

Are you an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Manager looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within an established manufacturing business?

Our client is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Environmental, Health & Safety Manager (EHS Manager) to lead the development and continuous improvement of health, safety and environmental standards across their manufacturing operations.

Environmental Health & Safety Manager Job Overview

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will take responsibility for developing and implementing the company’s Environmental, Health & Safety strategy, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.

The role also includes line management responsibility for an EHS Officer, providing leadership, guidance and ongoing development.

  • Leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems.
  • Developing and delivering the company’s EHS strategy, annual objectives and improvement plans.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, including ISO 14001 requirements.
  • Conducting and reviewing risk assessments, identifying potential hazards and implementing effective control measures.
  • Promoting a proactive safety-first culture throughout the business, encouraging employee engagement and shared responsibility.
  • Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Managing internal and external audits, workplace inspections and safety monitoring activities.
  • Developing and delivering EHS training to ensure employees understand their responsibilities and safe working practices.
  • Monitoring EHS performance, analysing trends and providing regular reports and recommendations to senior management.
  • Working closely with Operations, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure safe systems of work are incorporated into projects and operational activities.
  • Managing statutory inspections, compliance records, licences and relevant documentation.
  • Maintaining emergency response procedures and business continuity plans, including fire safety, first aid and chemical spill arrangements.
  • Liaising with external regulatory bodies, insurers and other relevant organisations.
  • Providing leadership, coaching and development to the EHS Officer.

Environmental Health & Safety Manager Skills & Experience Required

  • Previous experience in an Environmental, Health & Safety role within a manufacturing environment is essential.
  • NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
  • Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience implementing and maintaining EHS management systems, including ISO 14001.
  • Proven experience conducting risk assessments, audits, inspections and incident investigations.
  • Ability to influence and engage employees and senior stakeholders to drive positive changes in safety culture.

Environmental Health & Safety Manager – Benefits Offered

  • Salary between £50,000 – £55,000
  • 37.5 hours working week
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Parking

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Posted: November 8th, 2026