Location
Central London
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Negotiable
About the Role
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. Our vision is Food and Companionship Enriching Life, and our purpose is to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that drives innovation, creativity, and business success. Join a company that values new ways of thinking, dynamic individuals, and offers opportunities to develop new skills and advance your career.
We are seeking an experienced Director of Health, Safety, Environment & Facilities to join our Site Leadership Team in Speke. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving the site’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Facilities strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting operational excellence, and fostering a strong safety culture. You will lead the delivery of the site strategy and provide strategic direction across HSE and Facilities functions.
Your Responsibilities
- Set and deliver the site’s 5-year strategy as part of the leadership team
- Provide strategic leadership for Health, Safety, Environmental and Facilities operations across the Speke site
- Lead and continuously improve the site’s HSE Management System and Process Safety Management framework
- Ensure compliance with UK HSE, environmental and COMAH regulations as well as internal corporate standards
- Act as the site’s lead for COMAH and Major Accident Hazard management
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the site’s safety culture
- Monitor, analyse and report HSE performance metrics and regulatory compliance
- Lead site HSE committees, contractor safety forums and emergency response activities
- Provide leadership and development for the HSE team while coaching leaders across the site
- Manage the outsourced Facilities Management service to ensure safe, efficient and compliant site operations
- Partner with Global HSE on strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support regulatory inspections, internal audits and external agency interactions
Experience
- Advanced qualifications in Health, Safety & Environment (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 HSE qualification) or significant leadership experience within Health, Safety and Environmental management in a highly regulated manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and environmental regulations
- Experience working within COMAH-regulated facilities and Process Safety Management
- Experience leading outsourced services (Facilities Management)
- Demonstrated success leading HSE teams and building a proactive safety culture
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across all organisational levels
About You
Excellent leadership, coaching and people development capabilities. You are a strategic thinker with the ability to drive continuous improvement and foster a strong safety culture. You thrive in a senior leadership role and are committed to operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 HSE qualification preferred, or equivalent leadership experience in Health, Safety and Environmental management.
Diversity & Inclusion
Elanco is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those who may not meet every single requirement. We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
