Head of Health, Safety & Environment
Wrexham, UK
up to £100,000 with package
Global Manufacturing Group - Aerospace
Executive leadership role
Morgan Ryder is partnering with a global, multi-site manufacturing group at a pivotal point in its journey. Following a period without dedicated senior HSE leadership on site, the organisation is now making a clear and deliberate investment in Health, Safety & Environment by appointing a Head of HSE to rebuild, strengthen, and future-proof its systems.
This is a standout opportunity for a senior HSE leader who thrives on building structure from the ground up, driving change, and embedding best practice within complex, high-risk manufacturing environments.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will take ownership of the full HSE agenda, establishing robust systems, standards, and behaviours where they need to be rebuilt, refreshed, or elevated. You will be instrumental in moving the business from reactive compliance to a proactive, mature, and sustainable HSE culture.
This role requires a visible, hands-on leader who enjoys assessing current-state risk, setting clear direction, and leading implementation through strong engagement with operational teams across the UK and India.
Key Responsibilities
- Rebuild, implement, and embed a comprehensive HSE management system aligned to legal and international standards
- Conduct a baseline assessment of existing HSE practices and define a clear improvement roadmap
- Ensure compliance with UK legislation including HSWA 1974, COSHH, and environmental permitting requirements
- Lead the implementation and optimisation of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 frameworks
- Develop and roll out group-wide HSE policies, procedures, and SOPs
- Drive practical, high-impact HSE improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
- Lead incident investigation and corrective action processes, including 8D methodology
- Implement effective standards across PPE, machine safety, LOTO, electrical safety, contractor and forklift operations
- Build organisational HSE capability through training, coaching, and leadership engagement
- Establish meaningful HSE KPIs, reporting cadence, and governance structures
- Lead emergency preparedness planning, drills, and crisis response readiness
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in a senior HSE leadership role
- Have managed high fire risk, high temperature manufacturing, metallurgy, or foundry environments in a HSE capacity.
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential
- Demonstrable experience building, resetting, or significantly improving HSE systems
- Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation and ISO management systems
- A confident, influential leader able to drive behavioural and cultural change at all levels
Why This Role?
- A genuine \"build and transform\" HSE leadership opportunity
- High-impact role with direct access to executive leadership
- International exposure across complex, multi-site manufacturing operations
- The chance to leave a lasting legacy through system build, governance, and culture change
Interested?
For a confidential discussion, apply directly or contact Morgan Ryder.
All applications will be handled discreetly.