A great opportunity has arisen for a process safety minded HSE Lead to join a leading pharmaceutical / chemical company in the area.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and day‑to‑day direction on EHS matters for the Mirfield site Act as the lead EHS practitioner, executing the site EHS plan and managing EHS Advisors Promote best practice and continuous improvement in EHS performance Maintain detailed working knowledge of relevant EHS legislation, including COMAH, DSEAR, COSHH, PUWER, ALARP, human factors and control system integrity Lead and drive site programmes to ensure regulatory compliance, working closely with engineering, operations and leadership teams Develop, implement and continuously improve robust safety management systems covering: Change Management Contractor Management Safe Work Permits Emergency Planning Monitoring, audit and review Support engineering and new product development by ensuring new projects are safety‑assessed prior to operation Establish and maintain effective operational controls and standard operating procedures Manage and report EHS performance metrics, using data to drive improvement Ensure incidents are thoroughly investigated, root causes identified and corrective actions implemented Champion a culture of transparent reporting, employee engagement and shared ownership of EHS improvement Share best practice across UK sites and with the wider organisation Primary point of contact for the Health & Safety Executive and Environment Agency Responsible for all EHS‑related regulatory reporting and COMAH engagement Liaison with emergency services, local authorities and planning bodies Ensure EHS standards are embedded through clear role ownership and training Provide coaching and functional guidance to those performing EHS‑related roles Work in partnership with production, engineering and functional managers to build site capability and ownership of EHS delivery IOSH and Process Safety training qualifications desirable but not essentialBeneficial Skills / Qualifications:

Educated to degree level, preferably in an engineering, chemical, scientific or technical discipline Holds a recognised Health & Safety qualification meeting HSE "competent person" requirements (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent) Up‑to‑date knowledge of UK EHS legislation and regulations Proven experience overseeing EHS activities within a chemical or manufacturing environment COMAH site experience with regular interaction with HSE and Environment Agency Understanding of process safety and safe introduction of new processes Demonstrated success in improving EHS culture through training and workforce development Knowledge of REACH regulations Strong project management and change management experience Proactive and self‑motivated with strong initiative Able to influence, engage and lead change at all organisational levels Strong interpersonal, communication and team‑working skills Comfortable operating both strategically and in a hands‑on capacity Well‑organised with strong planning and project execution ability Confident interpreting and applying HSE guidance and ACOPsAdditional Details:

Competitive Salary Bonus Flexible working hours Pension Medical Insurance / Life assurance 25 days holdiday + BH