Environment, Health & Safety - EHS specialist Urban 2.0 (12 month contract) in Weybridge

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

This UK-based role is hybrid with a minimum 3 days onsite at Weybridge St Georges, Surrey with regular time at the new site to oversee activities. This is a fixed 12-month contract.

Job Purpose

• Partner with Haleon teams and third parties to support set-up, relocation and activation of the new Weybridge Innovation Facility.
• Act as the Environment Health and Safety Specialist for laboratories, warehouse operations and office/workplace environments, ensuring safe, compliant operations from Day 1.
• Design, implement and embed site-specific EHS systems, procedures and training to support construction, commissioning, move-in and steady-state operation.

Scope of Role

• EHS Set-up and Readiness
  • Develop and implement site-specific EHS management systems, policies and procedures for laboratories, warehouses and workplace areas.
  • Embed EHS requirements into fit-out, commissioning, handover and occupation activities with project, design and facilities teams.
  • Complete risk assessments, task analyses and hazard reviews for new spaces, equipment, processes and work practices.
  • Support compliance with UK HSE, environmental, fire safety, hazardous materials and Haleon Duty Holder requirements.
• Operational Safety
  • Work with the WSG EHS team to establish laboratory safety frameworks, including chemical hygiene, SDS management, hazardous materials storage, waste handling and emergency response.
  • Develop controls for warehouse, contractor, material handling, forklift and equipment activities.
  • Implement safe systems of work for office and workplace environments, including DSE, ergonomics, fire safety, evacuation and wellbeing.
  • Act as the site EHS subject matter expert during initial operations.
• Training, Go-live and Continuous Improvement
  • Design and deliver EHS induction, relocation and role-specific training for laboratory, warehouse, facilities and office-based teams.
  • Establish training records, competence checks and refresher cycles before go-live.
  • Support commissioning, readiness reviews and phased occupation, including transfer of EHS responsibilities from construction to operations.
  • Lead early incident prevention, near-miss reporting, audits, investigations, corrective actions and EHS KPI reporting.
• Stakeholder and Regulatory Engagement
  • Contribute to the operations transfer core team and act as the primary site EHS interface for internal stakeholders, contractors and regulators.
  • Support audits, inspections and compliance reporting during and after transition.
  • Align site practices with Haleon corporate EHS standards and governance.

Behaviours

• Role model Haleon culture by:
• Unlocking value at pace by taking accountability for key project milestones.
• Collaborating for impact with sub-team leads, technical teams and third parties.
• Building enthusiasm, accountability and teamwork while supporting others to close knowledge gaps.

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

Adjustment or Accommodations Request

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Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.