Overview

Are you passionate about Environmental Health & Safety and Sustainability? Do you have the drive to lead initiatives that make a real impact across an international organization? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of EMEA EHS and Sustainability Manager at Watson Marlow.

At Watson Marlow, we engineer cutting-edge fluid management solutions for industries that matter, from life sciences to environmental services. Our work helps companies around the world become more sustainable, efficient, and profitable. As part of our Sales Operational Excellence team, you’ll be the front line of EHS support for our 19 sales companies across EMEA, driving both safety and sustainability goals (https://www.spiraxgroup.com/en/sustainability/one-planet).

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence key operational areas and play a pivotal role in achieving our ambitious environmental targets, including net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2025.

This role will focus on:

  • Driving the Group compliance framework and continuous EHS improvement across key hazards like customer visits and product assembly.
  • Leading monthly reviews of our internal framework, best practices, and process standards.
  • Managing our EHS incident and action management portal (Eco-online) and overseeing EHS training across the region.
    Foster a ‘Just Safety Culture’ by promoting fairness, responsibility, and learning.
  • Ensuring legislative EHS updates are reflected in company processes and systems.
  • Leading the strategy to achieve Watson Marlow’s ONE Planet targets for net-zero emissions, waste reduction, and water efficiency.
  • Delivering risk assessments, safe work systems, and toolbox talks to enhance workplace safety.
  • Supporting internal and external EHS audits and ensuring compliance with corrective actions.
  • Collaborating with global EHS teams to share insights, strategies, and improvements.
  • Championing the occupational health program, ensuring employee wellbeing.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Essential:

  • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 H&S qualification.
  • Graduate membership of IOSH with a current Blueprint CPD profile.
  • Proven experience in leading EHS and Sustainability initiatives in sales or manufacturing environments.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, capable of driving change across all levels.
  • Experience with EHS and Sustainability systems.
  • Ability to identify pragmatic EHS solutions while maintaining focus on strategic objectives.

Desirable:

  • Working knowledge of ISO14001, ISO45001, and ISO50001 standards.
  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to work independently and within multiple teams.

We are committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

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