Environment, Health & Safety specialist

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

Job Title

EHS Specialist (Machinery & Process Safety)

Job Purpose

To support the EHS Manager in delivering a safe, compliant, and high-performing environment across the site. The role is responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) programmes, with a particular focus on Machinery, Process, and Electrical Safety.

The role will drive a proactive EHS culture, ensuring risks are effectively managed and regulatory and Haleon standards are consistently met, while supporting the site Duty Holders responsible for Machinery and Process Safety.

Key Responsibilities

EHS Compliance & Risk Management

• Lead the management and continuous improvement of Machinery, Process, and Electrical Safety programmes, including associated site Communities of Practice.

• Represent the site at Haleon regional and global forums for Machinery, Process, and Electrical Safety programmes ensuring 2-way communication between site and Haleon SMEs and compliance to Haleon EHS standards is maintained.

• Manage and coordinate the site Risk Management System, ensuring effective input from site leadership, EHS, Duty Holders, Subject Matter Experts, and operational teams.

• Conduct gap analyses against Haleon and local standards, and develop mitigation plans to address identified risks and gaps.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and Haleon EHS standards.

Monitoring, Audit & Assurance

• Carry out regular inspections, audits, and site walkthroughs to monitor performance against EHS standards and identify areas for improvement.

• Support internal and external EHS audit activity and follow-up on corrective and preventative actions.

• Provide guidance to the EHS Manager on the effectiveness and suitability of existing control measures.

Incident & Emergency Response

• Support the timely reporting and investigation of incidents and unsafe conditions, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective and preventative actions are implemented.

• Contribute to Emergency Response, Spill Response, Crisis Management frameworks, and Business Continuity planning.

Culture, Engagement & Capability

• Promote a strong, proactive EHS culture across the site through engagement initiatives and awareness campaigns.

• Drive employee engagement in EHS programmes, with a particular focus on Machinery Safety.

• Ensure EHS processes are embedded and consistently applied across all site activities.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline, or relevant practical experience.

• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent).

• Strong knowledge of Machinery Safety principles.

• Understanding of Process Safety and Electrical Safety.

Desirable

• Experience contributing to Duty Holder governance frameworks.

• Additional EHS qualifications or certifications.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience managing health and safety programmes within a regulated environment.

• Experience working in a manufacturing or R&D laboratory setting.

Key Capabilities (Haleon-Aligned)

• Risk Management & Compliance: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate EHS risks effectively.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong influencing skills across multiple functions and levels.

• Continuous Improvement: Proactively drives improvements in systems, processes, and culture.

• Problem Solving: Uses data and insight to support incident investigation and decision-making.

• Communication: Clearly communicates EHS expectations and promotes awareness across the site.

Why this Role Matters

This role is critical in ensuring the safety of our people, the protection of our operations, and compliance with regulatory and Haleon standards. It enables the site to operate safely and sustainably while fostering a culture where EHS

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Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. 

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Note to candidates

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