About this role
THE POSITION
The EHS Manager plays a key leadership role at the Pirbright site, responsible for driving the strategic and operational delivery of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) activities within a highly regulated vaccine manufacturing environment. The role ensures compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and corporate EHS requirements while promoting a strong safety culture, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the site.
The position leads the local EHS team and acts as the primary point of contact for EHS matters, partnering closely with site leadership, operational teams, regulatory authorities, and external stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and environmental management.
This is a fully site-based, fixed-term position based in Pirbright until 31 December 2027 .
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
EHS Leadership & Compliance
- Lead and manage the strategic and operational delivery of EHS activities across the Pirbright site
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements, regulatory expectations, corporate standards, and company policies
- Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS programmes, procedures, and management systems
- Develop and maintain effective EHS training and awareness programmes across the site
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation
- Support the management of CAPA activities and compliance improvement initiatives
- Coordinate and support internal audits, inspections, and regulatory visits
- Act as the primary site contact for EHS matters with external agencies and regulatory authorities
- Provide expert guidance on occupational health, safety, environmental, and risk management matters
- Ensure effective environmental management and reporting processes are maintained
- Monitor EHS performance metrics and support the achievement of site objectives
- Lead risk assessment activities and support effective risk mitigation strategies
- Maintain awareness of changing regulatory requirements and industry best practices
- Promote safe working behaviours and a proactive compliance culture
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen EHS performance across the site
- Ensure all mandatory EHS training requirements are completed and maintained
- Exercise authority to stop work where activities present an unacceptable risk to people or the environment
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead, coach, and develop the site EHS team
- Foster a positive safety culture and drive employee engagement across all functions
- Partner with manufacturing, quality, engineering, facilities, HR, and leadership teams to support business objectives
- Influence and support leaders in embedding EHS principles into daily operations
- Contribute as an active member of the site leadership community
- Support talent development, succession planning, and continuous professional development within the team
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Degree in a scientific, engineering, environmental, or related discipline
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Health & Safety qualification) required
- Professional EHS membership (IOSH or equivalent) desirable
- Environmental Management qualification desirable
Skills & Experience
- Experience in an EHS leadership role within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, vaccine, manufacturing, or other highly regulated environment preferred
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and compliance requirements
- Experience managing EHS programmes, audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions
- Proven experience leading incident investigations, risk assessments, and CAPA activities
- Demonstrated ability to drive a positive safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives
- Previous people management and leadership experience
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across multiple organisational levels
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused approach
WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
Boehringer Ingelheim is recognised as a Top Employer in the UK , reflecting our commitment to exceptional workplace standards, career development and a purpose-driven culture. Our employees contribute to meaningful work, creating long-term value for people, animals and the environment.
Learn more about why BI is a great place to work:
https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work
Candidates may be asked to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Security check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS certificate.