Head of Health, Safety, and Environment UK & Ireland

We are seeking an experienced and influential HSE UK & Ireland to lead and drive our health, safety, environmental and sustainability agenda across the UK and Ireland. This role will act as a key strategic leader, embedding a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with regulatory and ISO standards, and supporting the business in achieving its long-term sustainability goals.

The Person:

We are looking for a highly credible HSE leader who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and influencing skills. You will be a visible and trusted advisor, capable of driving behavioural change and engaging stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.

You will:

Be a chartered HSE professional (e.g. IOSH) with a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
Ideally hold a NEBOSH Environmental qualification
Bring significant experience (5+ years) in a senior HSE leadership role, preferably within manufacturing
Demonstrate strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
Have proven experience in sustainability and environmental reporting
Be an effective communicator with the ability to influence at executive level
Show resilience, adaptability, and the ability to manage a high workload
Be a strong people leader with experience developing and coaching teams

The Role:

As Head of Health, Safety, and Environment UK&I, you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the HSE strategy across all UK&I sites. You will act as the subject matter expert on all health, safety, environmental, and sustainability matters, ensuring legal compliance, driving continuous improvement, and embedding a mature safety culture.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will lead the UK HSE function, working closely with site leadership teams, the Business Leadership Team (BLT), and external stakeholders. You will also play a key role in sustainability initiatives and external reporting obligations.

Responsibilities:

Lead the development and delivery of the UK&I HSE strategy and sustainability agenda
Set and drive HSE objectives and targets in collaboration with the Executive Team and BLT
Promote a proactive, positive safety culture and influence behavioural change at all levels
Provide expert advice and guidance on all HSE matters to leadership teams and stakeholders
Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE legislation and keep the business informed of changes
Maintain and retain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications
Oversee accident reporting, investigations, insurance claims, and ensure defensibility
Lead HSE audits across sites, identifying trends and driving continuous improvement
Develop and implement HSE systems, tools, and processes across the business
Deliver regular HSE performance reporting, dashboards, and insights
Lead monthly HSE meetings, tracking actions and introducing improvement initiatives
Support design risk assessments for new equipment, processes, and layout changes
Drive consistency and best practice sharing across UK&I sites
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external bodies (e.g. regulators, certification bodies)
Partner with HR on incident management, including vehicle-related cases
Develop training materials and build HSE capability within line management
Lead, coach, and develop the UK HSE team
Support the business transition to a more proactive sustainability approach
Flexibly travel across UK&I sites as required

Requirements:

Degree in a relevant field (desirable)
NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and Chartered IOSH membership
NEBOSH Environmental qualification (desirable)
Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
Demonstrated experience in sustainability reporting and initiatives
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior HSE leadership role
Manufacturing sector experience (preferred)
Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills
Ability to operate at operational, tactical, and strategic levels
Experience working with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators
High level of resilience and ability to manage competing priorities

About BAXI:

We're leading the energy transition to zero carbon, by offering complete residential and commercial heating and hot water solutions. As one team across the UK and Ireland, and with the backing of our global parent company, BDR Thermea Group, we work together with a collective knowledge and expertise that’s literally centuries in the making. We’re proud of our heritage, manufacturing in the UK since 1866, and we’re experienced in adapting to changing needs.

Our locations:

Preston – Home to our Manufacturing since 1866 – Bamber Bridge – PR5 6FN
Warwick – Home to our Commercial Services – Brook House – CV34 4LL

Our Benefits:
Our package includes a competitive basic salary plus a variable incentive. We also offer:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Car or Car allowance
Private medical
Contributory pension
Income protection
Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity, sick pay)
Staff discounts and additional benefits

Our Approach:

Baxi is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, race, nationality, religion, disability, or age.

At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.

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