Health and Safety Manager

At Britvic Ireland - Part of the Carlsberg Group, we're all about creating and sharing amazing soft drinks. Our iconic brands like Ballygowan, Club Orange, Miwadi, Energise, TK, and Cidona have been loved for generations. We also partner with PepsiCo to bring you favourites like Pepsi, 7UP, and Lipton. We're always innovating and evolving, staying true to our vision of being the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow. With over 240 years of history, our brands are rooted in authenticity and heritage. Our success is driven by the passion of our people, and we foster an environment where everyone can thrive and grow and truly be themselves. As we embark on this exciting new chapter under the Carlsberg Group, our purpose remains clear: striving for perfection, focusing on research and innovation, listening to our consumers, and driving sustainability to make a positive impact on society. Job Overview Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces, driving continuous improvement, and leading HSE excellence in a fast-paced FMCG environment? Britvic Ireland is looking for a Head of Health, Safety & Environment to champion our HSE strategy across Ireland and play a key role on our Supply Chain Leadership Team. In this influential leadership position, you'll: Drive a world-class safety culture across multiple sites Lead HSE strategy, compliance, audits, and risk management Deliver impactful continuous improvement initiatives Shape emergency preparedness and business continuity plans Partner with senior leaders to embed safety into everything we do We're looking for an experienced HSE professional with a strong understanding of FMCG operations, proven leadership experience, and a passion for creating safer, healthier workplaces. Ready to take the lead? We'd love to hear from you. #britvicireland This role is a key member of the Irelands Supply Chain Leadership Team, working in close collaboration with the Integrated Supply Chain Director to ensure strategic alignment and operational excellence across all functions. Key Responsibilities: Champion the Group Health, Safety & Environmental strategy across Ireland, aligning with business objectives and creating a clear roadmap for execution. Lead the development and execution of site-specific HSE strategies and objectives. Monitor and ensure compliance with Ireland HSE legislation, conducting self-assessments and audits in line with ISO standards. Own and manage the HS budget and resource planning for the HSE. Drive the implementation of integrated HSE management systems and ISO certifications. Lead internal audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations, ensuring root cause analyses are thorough and corrective actions are implemented. Maintain oversight of all safety, health, systems across production sites. Champion a positive safety culture through leadership, training, and engagement. Design and lead safety culture and leadership programmes across organization. Develop and implement strategic plans in line with organizational and management objectives. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and standards, including Building Regulations, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, and Environmental regulations. Identify and manage health and safety risks, financial risks, and reputational risks. Requirements Experience in Health and Safety with managing budgets, leading a small team, and f influencing at a senior level. Sound understanding of end-to-end FMCG operations. Experience in conducting and managing audits across multiple domains, including: Risk Assessments (identifying, evaluating, and mitigating operational and compliance risks within facilities and estates). QSE Audits and Security Audits (assessing physical and procedural security measures to safeguard assets, personnel, and infrastructure). Education/Qualifications Third level Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering qualification or similar (Building Services - Facilities Management – Industrial - Engineering) Professional certifications such as CFM, PMP, or CEng. What you can expect & you’ll be well-rewarded with: Competitive salary, generous annual leave, Bonus and recognition Life assurance & income protection Pension (5% employee / 10% employer) Free product issued Volunteering & wellbeing support Inclusive and supportive culture, Fairness and representation Ways of working that build inclusivity & Champion diversity at every level