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Head of HSER, UK&I

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Head of HSER

Remote with travel

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Head of HSER to join DS Smith, overseeing Health, Safety, Environment and Risk across our UK Packaging business.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HSER leader with a passion for operational excellence, continuous improvement and creating a positive safety culture. Reporting to the Supply Chain and Operations Director, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the strategic direction of our Health, Safety, Environment and Risk (HSER) functions across the business.

You will lead a team of four HSER professionals, alongside providing functional leadership, direction and support to a wider network of colleagues operating within a dotted-line reporting structure across our UK sites. This requires an individual who can build strong relationships, influence at all levels and effectively navigate a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, HR and other business functions to embed HSER priorities into everyday decision-making and operational practices. Combining strategic vision with a hands-on, collaborative approach, you will drive performance, strengthen risk management and ensure our people, operations and environment are protected.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive HSER strategy aligned with business objectives, operational priorities and the wider Group and Divisional strategy.
  • People Leadership: Lead, develop and motivate a team of four HSER professionals, while providing functional leadership, guidance and direction to a wider network of HSER colleagues through established dotted-line reporting relationships across the UK Packaging business.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders across a complex, multi-site organisation, influencing decision-making, challenging where necessary and ensuring HSER priorities are embedded throughout the business.
  • Operational Assurance: Ensure the competent management of Health and Safety across all functions, using auditing, coaching and assurance activities to verify that working practices meet relevant legal, regulatory, Group Policy, Divisional Minimum Standards and accreditation requirements.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement innovative practices, technologies and initiatives that enhance HSER performance, improve operational efficiency and strengthen risk management.
  • Management Systems: Develop and implement effective HSER management systems, processes and practices, ensuring Divisional and Group minimum standards, guidance and best practices are consistently cascaded throughout the business.
  • Capability & Development: Establish and deliver effective HSER training needs analysis and development programmes, ensuring compliance and capability through appropriate auditing and assurance at site and country level.
  • Sustainability: Work collaboratively with Divisional and Group teams to shape and deliver the evolving Sustainability agenda, establishing the necessary organisational structures, processes and management systems across the UK Packaging business.
  • Energy Management: Oversee relevant ISO 50001 activities and ensure appropriate energy management standards and practices are maintained across the business.
  • Environmental Performance: Take ownership of operational sustainability programmes, driving initiatives and performance improvements to achieve carbon, waste and water reduction targets.

About you

  • Educated to Level 6, holding a NEBOSH Diploma or higher qualification.
  • Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH).
  • Significant experience in senior HSER leadership roles, with a proven track record of developing and delivering strategic HSER programmes.
  • Extensive experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment, ideally within an FMCG business.
  • In-depth knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, regulations, management systems and industry best practice.
  • Proven experience leading and developing teams, including the ability to influence and engage colleagues beyond direct reporting relationships.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage, challenge and build credibility with senior leaders across a complex organisation.
  • Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to balance HSER priorities against operational and business objectives, identifying opportunities to improve performance and reduce risk.
  • A strategic thinker who can translate business priorities into practical, deliverable plans and drive accountability across multiple sites and functions.
  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt your approach and engage effectively at all levels of the organisation.

What we can offer you:

  • Competitive salary
  • Qualifying Sick Pay scheme
  • Pension scheme & Life insurance
  • Share Save scheme
  • Income Protection
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Virtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccine
  • Cycle to Work and shopping discounts

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!

Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.”

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