HSE Manager

We're excited to announce that we are hiring for a HSE Manager, to own, develop and lead a multi-year HSE Strategy, in collaboration with site and functional leadership, in support of the Crop Protection (CP) R&D strategy, which:

• Delivers against our Goal Zero ambition.
• Promotes and enhances the health and wellbeing of our employees.
• Protects and enhances the Jealott’s Hill environment.
• Furthers the HSE maturity of the site.

Within this role you will ensure compliance with the Syngenta HSE Management System and Requirements, all applicable UK HSE legislations and best practices. You will lead and develop the HSE team, while also owning the communication associated with all applicable HSE programmes and initiatives. Further key responsibilities will include:

• Driving the development and evolution of a suite of qualitative and quantitative measures to effectively track progress against the strategy, and to identify emerging trends to shape future priorities.
• Ensuring the site has a continually refreshed, resourced and robust Emergency Management System providing specialised support to ensure the effective management and mitigation of incidents and emergencies.
• Embedding a continuous improvement (CI) approach to HSE operational activities, collaborating with CI professionals and the extended network, as well as developing capabilities in the team.
• Acting as an ambassador for HSE, while building and maintaining a documented communication plan to effectively implements the HSE strategy.
• Embedding a robust incident investigation methodology and mindset in the HSE team and site leadership, which ensures that true root causes are always identified.
• Ensuring the HSE Team maintain auditable records of all activities, policies, and procedures.
• Playing a leading role in exchanging knowledge, thinking and good practices across the Global Crop Protection Research HSE Exchange and UK Syngenta Ltd business, partnering with other HSE professionals.
• Acting as a member of the Infrastructure Leadership Team to integrate HSE across all activities and strategic priorities.
• HSE budget management.

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

What are we looking for

• NEBOSH Diploma level qualified or equivalent HSE qualifications.
• A good working knowledge of common HSE systems and platforms (e.g. Enablon).
• Proven record of developing and leading a HSE strategic plan.
• A visionary leader capable of engaging the organisation and driving pragmatic change.
• Experience in managing and developing a professional HSE team.
• Working experience with UK Regulatory bodies (e.g. EA, DEFRA) and detailed knowledge of UK legislation.
• Experience of working in a complex global business or working on a large campus in an international and multidisciplinary team environment.
• Broad HSE experience, ideally in the life sciences or similar industry, including across laboratory, office, and construction environments.
• Experience of managing operational budgets.
• Excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to prioritise, plan and deliver to deadlines.
• Someone who can communicate with impact and in a compelling way.
• Project or change management qualifications is desirable.

Our site

Jealott's Hill International Research Centre UK is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings between Bracknell and Maidenhead and is the place of work for approximately 800 Syngenta scientists and support staff. Jealott’s Hill is one of the main global research and development sites and key activities include research into discovery of new active ingredients, new formulation technologies, product safety and technical support of our product range.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• A position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.  
• The chance to work as part of a global team to address the current and future needs of the agricultural sector.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion

Jealott’s Hill has Disability Confident certification.

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and our Jealott’s Hill site are a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we can to support you.