EHS & Site Services Manager in Bath

EHS & Site Services Manager
Salary to £76000 + Benefits
Based North East UK
Manufacturing | Operations | Health & Safety | Environmental Compliance | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | NEBOSH
We are recruiting an exceptional EHS & Site Services Manager to join a highly successful, globally recognised manufacturing and technology organisation operating within a complex, highly regulated environment. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of Environmental, Health & Safety strategy, compliance, governance and continuous improvement across a key UK manufacturing facility and associated R&D operation.
This role offers far more than regulatory compliance. You will become a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving safety culture, reducing operational risk, leading audits and investigations, improving environmental performance and ensuring the highest standards of workplace safety across a sophisticated operational environment.
If you are passionate about creating safer workplaces, influencing change and delivering measurable improvements through leadership, engagement and data‑driven decision making, this could be the career‑defining opportunity you have been waiting for.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, you will lead all Environmental, Health & Safety activities across the site, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, customer requirements and internationally recognised management systems.
You will work closely with operational leadership teams to embed a proactive safety culture, improve compliance performance and deliver continuous improvement initiatives that support both employee wellbeing and business objectives.
This is a highly visible leadership position offering significant autonomy, influence and long‑term career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental, Health & Safety Leadership
Lead and develop the site's Environmental, Health & Safety strategy
Ensure compliance with all relevant UK legislation and regulatory requirements
Act as the site's subject matter expert for EHS compliance and risk management
Support senior leadership on all EHS‑related matters
Promote a positive, proactive and engaging safety culture throughout the business
Compliance, Governance & Auditing
Maintain compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 4501 management systems
Lead internal and external audits, inspections and compliance reviews
Manage corrective and preventative action programmes
Ensure ongoing compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
Monitor changes in legislation and implement required improvements
Risk Management & Incident Investigation
Lead risk assessments and hazard identification activities
Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses using root cause analysis techniques
Implement effective corrective and preventative actions
Develop strategies to reduce risk and improve operational safety performance
Site Services & Statutory Compliance
Manage compliance programmes for safety‑critical systems and facilities
Oversee statutory inspection schedules and certification requirements
Ensure compliance of fire systems, emergency equipment, PAT testing and welfare facilities
Coordinate specialist contractors and third‑party compliance providers
Maintain accurate compliance records and documentation
Continuous Improvement
Analyse EHS KPIs and performance metrics
Identify trends and implement improvement initiatives
Drive operational excellence through data‑led decision making
Benchmark best practice and introduce innovative approaches to EHS management
Deliver measurable improvements in safety performance and compliance standards
Leadership & Development
Coach, mentor and develop managers and employees on EHS best practice
Deliver training and awareness programmes
Influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
Support cross‑functional projects and business improvement initiatives
What We're Looking For
We are keen to hear from professionals currently working as:
EHS Manager
Health & Safety Manager
HSE Manager
SHEQ Manager
Environmental Manager
Compliance Manager
EHS Business Partner
Safety Manager
Operational Risk Manager
EHS Lead
Essential Experience
Proven EHS leadership experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, logistics, construction, energy or similarly regulated environments
Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation
Experience managing ISO 14001 and ISO 4501 management systems
Demonstrable success improving safety culture and compliance performance
Experience leading audits, inspections and regulatory interactions
Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis capability
Experience using KPIs and performance data to drive improvements
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
Qualifications
NEBOSH Diploma (preferred)
Environmental qualification such as IEMA (preferred)
ISO Auditor / Lead Auditor qualifications advantageous
Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline desirable
Why Apply?
Senior leadership position with significant influence across the organisation
Opportunity to shape and drive EHS strategy
High‑profile role within a complex and regulated environment
Strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
Collaborative leadership team
Long‑term career progression opportunities
Opportunity to make a visible impact on culture, compliance and business performance
If you're looking for a role where your expertise, leadership and ability to influence positive change will be genuinely valued, we'd be delighted to hear from you.