Interim EHS Manager (UK & Ireland)

Overview

We are partnering with a leading manufacturing business to appoint an experienced Interim EHS Manager to oversee Health, Safety and Environmental activities across multiple sites in the UK and Ireland.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving EHS strategy, ensuring legal compliance, maintaining management systems and promoting a strong safety-first culture across the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with site leadership teams to embed best practice and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.

Please note: this is an interim contract position only.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK and Irish Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Maintain and improve ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Support external audits, inspections and certification processes.
• Act as the key point of contact for regulatory bodies and external stakeholders.

EHS Leadership & Culture

• Work closely with site leadership teams to drive a positive EHS culture.
• Lead safety committees, site meetings and engagement initiatives.
• Promote behavioural safety and employee involvement across all locations.
• Develop and implement EHS policies, procedures and standards.

Risk Management & Incident Investigation

• Conduct risk assessments, PUWER assessments, COSHH evaluations and HAZOP reviews.
• Lead accident and incident investigations using recognised root cause analysis techniques.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions and monitor effectiveness.
• Ensure robust reporting and follow-up of near misses and safety observations.

Environmental Management

• Drive environmental improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Manage environmental compliance requirements, permits and reporting obligations.
• Support projects relating to wastewater management, resource efficiency and carbon reduction.
• Ensure effective hazardous waste management and spill response processes.

Training & Development

• Deliver EHS training, inductions and awareness programmes.
• Coach and support managers in meeting their safety responsibilities.
• Develop competency programmes for high-risk activities and operational teams.
• Promote continual learning and best practice across the business.

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for an experienced EHS professional with:

• Significant Health, Safety and Environmental leadership experience within manufacturing, food, FMCG, industrial or process environments.
• Proven experience managing EHS activities across multiple sites.
• Strong working knowledge of UK and Irish EHS legislation.
• Experience maintaining and improving ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Strong background in auditing, incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Experience implementing behavioural safety and continuous improvement programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across multiple sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• CMIOSH or working towards Chartered status.
• Lead Auditor qualification in ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001.
• Additional qualifications in Environmental Management, Fire Safety, COSHH, First Aid or related disciplines would be advantageous