EHS Manager

Job Description:

Role Overview:   

Are you an experienced EHS professional looking for an opportunity where you can make a visible impact, influence site culture and work closely with both operational teams and senior leaders? 

Huntsman is looking for an EHS Manager to join our Duxford site in the UK. This is a key site leadership position with responsibility for EHS strategy, management systems, compliance and continuous improvement, alongside contributing to EHS initiatives across Huntsman’s UK network. 

As a member of the Duxford Senior Leadership Team, you will work across the entire organisation, from colleagues on the shop floor to senior leadership, and engage directly with regulatory bodies including the HSE and Environment Agency. 

We are looking for someone who brings together strong technical EHS expertise, confident leadership and a genuinely hands-on approach. You will have the opportunity to build relationships across the site, influence behaviours and help strengthen an already positive EHS culture.  

Do you think you’re the right fit for this opportunity? Apply today!  

Role Responsibilities:  

As a EHS Manager, you will be responsible for:  

• Acting as a member of the Duxford Senior Leadership Team and representing the site on EHS matters with regulatory bodies, emergency services and other third parties.  

• Managing the site's EHS Management System and driving the implementation of EHS strategy, improvement programmes and best practices.  

• Ensuring compliance with applicable EHS legislation, Huntsman standards and the site's Upper Tier COMAH requirements.  

• Supporting Process Safety activities, including HAZOPs, risk assessments, PHRs and incident investigations.  

• Leading site inspections and audit programmes and ensuring EHS standards are maintained across operations.  

• Ensuring accidents, incidents and near misses are appropriately reported and investigated, identifying trends and supporting corrective actions.  

• Promoting safe behaviours and supporting the continued development of a positive EHS culture and Huntsman’s Zero Harm programme.  

• Taking accountability for environmental matters relating to the site and the effluent treatment plant.  

• Supporting emergency preparedness, fire protection, occupational hygiene monitoring and the site's EHS training plan.  

• Managing and developing the EHS Specialist.  

• Working with other Huntsman EHS professionals across the UK to share learnings, align ways of working and deliver improvements.  

• Remaining close to day-to-day operations and being willing to get involved in the detail when the site or team needs support. 

Experience and Competencies:  

What we are looking for:  

• University degree in a related discipline and NEBOSH qualification at Diploma level.  

• Knowledge of EHS legislation and its application within a manufacturing environment.  

• Experience working with the Environment Agency, HSE or other regulatory authorities.  

• Experience or formal training in Process Safety.  

• Knowledge of EHS management systems, including ISO 14001.  

• Experience with Root Cause Investigation and relevant investigation techniques.  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.  

• Confidence engaging with people across different levels, from operational teams to senior leadership and external regulators.  

• A practical, hands-on mindset and willingness to get involved in operational detail when needed.  

• The ability to manage changing priorities, ambiguity and competing demands while remaining self-motivated and organised.  

• Strong focus on data and metrics.  

What We Offer  

At Huntsman, we want our employees to feel supported both professionally and personally. Our Duxford benefits include: 

• Competitive salary, plus a guaranteed annual payment of 4%, paid annually in November and pro-rated for completed months worked in the first year. 

• Opportunity to participate in the Corporate incentive bonus scheme after the qualifying period, subject to business and personal performance. 

• Pension contribution of up to 12% where the employee contributes 5%, with other contribution options available. 

• Private medical insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. 

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, an additional birthday day off and long-service leave. 

• Enhanced family-friendly benefits, including maternity, adoption and paternity support. 

• Access to Cycle to Work and discounted gym membership schemes. 

• Company-funded training and development opportunities to support your career growth. 

• Access to over 10,000 online learning courses. 

• Free onsite parking. 

• A collaborative and inclusive culture where safety, innovation and continuous improvement are valued every day. 

What next? 

If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way. 

About Us: 

At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization.  

Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world. 

We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman. 

In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first. 

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