Environmental, Health and Safety EHS Manager

Role: Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager Location: Heysham Contract Length: 3 - 6 Months - Potential Extension Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE Randstad has partnered with an innovative, independent microbiology business that is currently experiencing an exciting period of growth and looking to expand its dedicated team. The role This is a senior-level Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) leadership role, sitting on the site''s Senior Leadership Team. The core focus of the position is to oversee, drive, and take ultimate responsibility for the EHS strategy, culture, and compliance of a highly regulated manufacturing site (such as chemical, pharmaceutical, or petrochemical). Key Responsibilities Leadership and Strategy: Serve on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to champion site EHS culture. Develop, deploy, and maintain robust EHS and Sustainability programs, strategies, and budgets. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with all EHS legislation, corporate initiatives, and industry standards. Manage environmental permitting (IPPC, Waste Management) and process safety/COMAH requirements. Risk and Incident Management: Act as the site''s technical expert for complex EHS compliance, hazardous materials, and process safety. Support risk assessments (COSHH, DSEAR) and guide root cause analysis (RCA) for incident and near-miss investigations. Engagement and Training: Lead the Behavioural Based Safety Team and connect with the workforce through training, ..... full job details .....