Environment, Health and Safety Manager in Burnley

This role is responsible for leading and overseeing the Company's approach to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ). Its primary responsibility is to ensure that all operational activities comply with legal requirements, industry standards and internal policies, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and risk awareness across these four key areas. The role holder will ensure the successful integration and ongoing management of the Company's three core management systems – ISO 14001:2015 EMS, ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS and ISO 9001:2015 QMS. Integrating these standards will combine all their systems and processes into one cohesive framework, creating a management system that is more effective, efficient and user-friendly than separate systems.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Policy Development: Develop, implement and review SHEQ policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
• Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and site inspections, identifying hazards and recommending improvements to working processes. Oversee SHEQ requirements for contractors and suppliers, including pre-qualification, induction and on-site compliance.
• Training and Compliance: Lead and deliver training on health, safety, environmental and quality matters for employees across the organisation ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into workplace incidents — establishing root causes, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining accurate records.
• Quality Management: Manage and develop the integrated management system (IMS) combining ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018, ensuring audit-readiness at all times.
• Performance Reporting: Prepare and present SHEQ performance reports to senior management, monitoring compliance and identifying trends for improvement.
• Environment Management: Monitor and report on environmental impacts, supporting the company’s sustainability objectives.
• Regulatory Impact Management: Liaise with regulatory bodies (HSE, Environment Agency, local authority) and other external stakeholders on all SHEQ matters.
• External Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary SHEQ contact for customers, retailer technical teams, certification bodies and other external stakeholders, supporting customer audits, compliance reviews, technical enquiries and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Product & Brand Governance: Support internal teams with the development and approval of products, packaging and brand assets, providing guidance on regulatory requirements, compliance risks, customer standards and technical specifications.

Experience Required:

• Proven experience in SHEQ management, preferably within FMCG manufacturing industries.
• Experience managing ISO-aligned systems (9001, 14001, 45001) practical experience within FMCG, manufacturing or a similarly regulated environment.
• Experience delivering internal and external audits and working with BRC, SEDEX, or similar frameworks.
• Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience and ‘Can do’ proactive approach over qualifications.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent).