Health & Safety Manager

ulliLead the SHEQ function and drive safety culture transformation. /liliLead a high-performing SHEQ team and embed operational excellence. /li /ululliLead the SHEQ function and drive safety culture transformation. /liliLead a high-performing SHEQ team and embed operational excellence. /li /ulh3About Our Client /h3pOur client is a well-established international manufacturing organisation with a significant operational footprint in Northwestern Europe. Operating within a highly regulated industrial environment, the company places a strong emphasis on operational excellence, sustainability, quality, and the safety of its people and assets.
This role offers the opportunity to join a business that values continuous improvement, people development, and long-term growth, while contributing to initiatives that have a direct impact on organisational performance, workforce engagement, and operational sustainability. /ph3Job Description /h3ulliProvide leadership and strategic direction for the site's Safety, Health, Environment and Quality function. /liliLead and develop a team of approximately eight SHEQ professionals, creating a high-performing and sustainable organisation. /liliDrive a cultural transformation focused on safety ownership, behavioural safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. /liliAct as a highly visible leader across the site, building credibility and relationships with employees, contractors, leadership teams, and external stakeholders. /liliEnsure compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, permit, and corporate SHEQ requirements. /liliStrengthen the implementation and practical application of existing SHEQ systems, procedures, and life-saving rules across the operation. /liliDevelop and execute programmes that increase SHEQ awareness, engagement, and behavioural change. /liliLead process safety management activities, including risk management, permit-to-work systems, management of change, and operational safety programmes. /liliOversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and organisational learning initiatives. /liliManage internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and certification processes. /liliBuild strong partnerships with operational leaders to integrate SHEQ priorities into business and production activities. /liliChair relevant safety committees and represent the organisation with regulatory authorities and industry bodies. /liliDrive performance monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives using SHEQ data and KPIs. /liliPartner with corporate SHEQ teams to align local strategy with broader organisational objectives. /liliSupport major projects, shutdowns, turnarounds, and future site development activities from a SHEQ perspective. /li /ulh3The Successful Applicant /h3pWe are looking for an experienced SHEQ leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional people leadership and influencing skills. /ppThe ideal candidate will have a proven track record within a high-hazard industrial environment such as chemicals, petrochemicals, energy, heavy manufacturing, or a similar sector. They will be comfortable operating in a complex organisation and have experience leading both compliance-driven and culture-driven SHEQ initiatives. /ppKey qualities include: /pulliSignificant SHEQ leadership experience within an industrial environment. /liliStrong knowledge of process safety management, risk management, environmental compliance, and safety management systems. /liliExperience leading teams and developing people through periods of change and transformation. /liliAbility to influence stakeholders at all organisational levels, from shop floor employees to executive leadership teams. /liliDemonstrated success in driving behavioural safety programmes and cultural change initiatives. /liliStrong project management and programme development capabilities. /liliExcellent communication skills with the ability to listen, challenge constructively, provide feedback, and build trust. /liliA visible and approachable leadership style with a genuine presence across the site. /liliAbility to make decisions, create momentum, and drive execution. /liliExperience working with regulatory authorities, audits, inspections, and governance processes. /liliUnderstanding of Belgian SHE legislation and local regulatory requirements would be highly advantageous. /liliExposure to Antwerp or the wider industrial cluster in Belgium and the Netherlands would be beneficial. /li /ulpThis opportunity would particularly suit an ambitious leader who not only wants to excel in SHEQ leadership but also has the potential to progress into broader site leadership responsibilities in the future. /ph3What's On Offer /h3ulliA senior leadership position with significant visibility and influence across a major industrial site. /liliThe opportunity to lead a meaningful SHEQ transformation programme and make a lasting impact on site culture and performance. /li