The posting
- Lead the health, safety, environmental and process safety strategy for a COMAH-regulated manufacturing site, with direct influence on major hazard risk control and long-term operational performance.
- Guide an established HSE team through transition while partnering with the Site Leadership Team, regulators and operational leaders to strengthen capability, compliance and safety culture.
- Based on site in Bromborough, Merseyside,
- 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of becoming permanent.
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About the role
We are looking for a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to lead the site’s health, safety, environmental and process safety strategy at our Bromborough manufacturing facility. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will provide strategic direction and practical operational leadership to protect people, strengthen environmental performance, maintain regulatory compliance and ensure robust control of major hazard risks.
This is an opportunity to lead an experienced HSE team through a period of transition, build trusted relationships with regulators and help shape the site’s long-term operational objectives. The role will suit an HSE leader who values meaningful work, constructive partnership and the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact in a complex chemical manufacturing environment.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the General Manager, HSE and working as part of the Site Leadership Team within the Bromborough manufacturing operation, you will:
- Lead the site’s health, safety, environmental and process safety programmes, translating strategy into clear priorities, controls and improvement plans.
- Develop and support an established HSE team, sustaining engagement, capability and performance through organisational and operational transition.
- Maintain compliance with UK health, safety and environmental legislation, site permits, company standards and Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) requirements, including Major Accident Prevention policies.
- Act as the primary site contact for the Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency, local authorities and other external stakeholders, building constructive and transparent relationships.
- Strengthen process safety risk control through hazard identification, risk assessment, management of change and effective governance of major accident hazards.
- Lead significant incident and near-miss investigations, identify root causes and ensure sustainable corrective and preventive actions are implemented and verified.
- Oversee regulatory, corporate and third-party audits, HSE performance reporting, training and competency programmes, and environmental controls covering permits, emissions and waste.
- Partner on capital projects and operational improvements to identify and manage HSE risks, while overseeing departmental budgets and external service providers.
About you
We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every “helpful for success” item to apply, if you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.
Required for Success
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
- Demonstrated HSE leadership experience in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical or another major hazard industry, including direct experience in a COMAH-regulated environment.
- Strong process safety management capability, including control of major accident hazards, hazard identification, risk assessment and management of change.
- Proven experience leading and developing an established HSE team while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational stability through organisational, cultural or operational transition.
- A track record of working effectively with UK regulators, including inspections, interventions and enforcement processes, together with strong knowledge of applicable UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH), or equivalent recognised chartered status, and a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 health and safety qualification.
Helpful for Success
- A degree in health and safety, environmental management, engineering, chemical engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience managing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certified management systems.
- A process safety qualification or recognised industry training.
- Experience supporting business transformation, significant capital investment, behavioural safety, human performance or safety culture programmes within a multinational manufacturing organisation.
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
- A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
- Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
- Access family-friendly health and medical programs and pension plan
- Wellbeing benefits
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matter
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
