At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead SHE initiatives across Europe, driving safety standards and collaboration.
- Company: Global manufacturing organisation in the chemical industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and leadership development.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with significant influence and growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety culture in high-hazard environments.
- Qualifications: Experience in SHE leadership within high-hazard industries.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
A global manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced SHE professional to lead performance across its European operations. This is a newly created leadership position reporting directly to the Global SHE Director, established to bridge the gap between global strategy and regional execution. The successful individual will play a key role in driving consistency, sharing best practice, strengthening collaboration between sites, and raising SHE standards across multiple manufacturing facilities and remote teams. This is a highly visible leadership role with significant influence across operational sites, regional leadership teams and the wider global SHE function.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the SHE agenda across manufacturing operations and remote employee populations throughout Europe.
- Drive consistent implementation of SHE standards, systems and governance across multiple locations.
- Partner with Site Directors and operational leaders to improve performance and embed a strong safety culture.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on Occupational Health, Process Safety and Behavioural Safety.
- Drive incident learning, risk management, auditing and compliance activities.
- Promote greater collaboration and knowledge sharing between sites.
- Support the implementation of group SHE programmes and strategic initiatives.
- Lead, coach and develop a regional team of SHE professionals.
Key Focus Areas
- Occupational Health
- Process Safety (HAZOP, ATEX, Major Hazard Management, Management of Change)
- Behavioural Based Safety
About You
We are interested to speak to experienced SHE leaders who have operated across multiple countries and cultures within high-hazard industries.
Suitable Industry Backgrounds Include:
- Chemicals
- Petrochemicals
- Oil
SHE Lead - Europe employer: Shirley Parsons
Shirley Parsons is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises health, safety, and wellbeing in the vibrant city of London. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that fosters professional growth through continuous learning opportunities and leadership development, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
