HSE Manager | ED&F Man Liquid Products | Liverpool or Hull, UK

The Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager will be responsible for maintaining and improving our HSE programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies across our operations in UK, Europe, Asia and Africa. This role is critical in fostering a safe working environment and promoting a culture of continuous improvement in HSE practices. The HSE Manager will report directly to the UK Managing Director, and has a dotted functional reporting line to the Head of HSEQ of ED&F Man. This is hybrid and could be based from Liverpool, Hull or Grangemouth and will involve travel to storage facilities across the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa.

Key Accountabilities:

• HSE Program Management: Maintain and improve comprehensive HSE programs and policies tailored to bulk liquid storage and blending operations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all local, national, and international health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company standards and policies. This includes maintaining ISO14001 certifications across UK and Ireland and leading environmental sustainability.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate control measures.
• Training: Develop and deliver HSE training programs for employees, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure all personnel are knowledgeable about safety protocols and procedures.
• Inspections and Audits: Conduct regular site inspections and annual audits to monitor compliance with HSE standards, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into safety-related incidents and accidents, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Emergency Response: Maintain emergency response plans, conduct drills, and ensure readiness to handle potential emergencies effectively.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement in HSE practices, staying abreast of industry best practices and technological advancements.

Skills and Experience:

• Recognised professional certification or diploma in Health, Safety and Environment (e.g. NEBOSH, IEMA, IOSH, NVQ Level 3).
• Experience working within Comah/Seveso and ISO14001 standards is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an HSE role, preferably within the bulk liquid storage or chemical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of UK and EU HSE regulations and standards.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing HSE programs and policies, and internal auditing.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer:

We provide a fast‑paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values:

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‑Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment:

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law. We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We encourage everyone to speak up if they witness any behaviour that violates laws, regulations, or our internal policies, values, or standards of conduct.