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We're exclusively supporting a growing and well-invested food manufacturing business in London to appoint a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager. This is a standalone position reporting directly to the Site Director, offering the autonomy, visibility, and support to build a progressive HSE culture that goes beyond compliance.
Job Responsibility
Drive a positive behavioural safety culture across the site
Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from shop floor to senior leadership
Lead safety conversations, observations, and coaching initiatives
Promote accountability and engagement in HSE best practice throughout the operation
Act as a trusted advisor to operational teams on safe and practical ways of working
Develop, implement, and maintain HSE management systems aligned to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
Manage the site risk assessment programme, ensuring actions are completed effectively
Oversee environmental aspects and impacts, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Ensure full compliance with UK HSE legislation and internal company standards
Keep up to date with industry developments and benchmark best practice externally
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes
Ensure preventative actions are meaningful, sustainable, and embedded operationally
Support managers in improving incident prevention and reporting standards
Act as the main point of contact for external auditors and regulatory bodies
Lead internal and external HSE audits and maintain audit readiness across site
Monitor and report on HSE KPIs, trends, and improvement plans
Ensure non-conformances are addressed thoroughly and effectively
Provide clear and insightful reporting to the Senior Leadership Team
Identify HSE training needs across the business
Deliver engaging inductions, toolbox talks, and practical training sessions
Develop confidence and capability within teams to take ownership of safety
Support managers in building strong day-to-day HSE standards
Provide HSE support for site projects and operational improvement initiatives
Ensure safety and environmental considerations are embedded into business decisions
Contribute to wider site development and future growth plans
Requirements
Experience within food manufacturing, beverage, or FMCG environments
Strong working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)
NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards)
Environmental qualification such as IEMA (desirable)
Experience leading audits, investigations, and cultural improvement initiatives
Hands-on and visible leadership style
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
The confidence to challenge constructively and influence behavioural change
Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented
Passionate about continuous improvement rather than minimum compliance
Nice to have
Environmental qualification such as IEMA (desirable)