RESPONSIBILITIES
As Head of EHSQ Services UK & Ireland your responsibilities will include: Supporting the Managing Directors in meeting their governance and operational compliance obligations. This role involves active participation in the UK & Ireland Leadership Team and contributing to the development and implementation of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) policies and arrangements that align with country-specific strategic priorities and legal requirements. Lead the EHSQ Services team, to deliver a cost-effective Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) service that addresses business needs. This role will involve supporting the team in achieving legal compliance and meeting BASF requirements across all UK and Ireland activities. Coordinate the manufacturing community within the UK and Ireland, providing administrative leadership to Supply Chain Operations and Procurement. Maintain professional competence in Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) by developing and sustaining external networks to promote BASF interests and share insights on strategic priorities. QUALIFICATIONS
Education - a degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline, along with a professional qualification in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS). Professional experience - extensive knowledge of UK Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) legislation and regulatory frameworks. The ideal applicant will have proven leadership experience in an EHS role within the chemical manufacturing sector. Additionally, extensive experience of maintaining an EHSQ Management System and demonstrating compliance against it. Skills - We are seeking candidates who demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset, possess strong emotional intelligence, and exhibit exceptional organisational skills. The ideal applicant should have a talent for facilitating collaboration, a keen awareness of cost management, and a proven track record of influencing decision-makers at senior levels. BENEFITS
Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team. At BASF we offer a total package which includes not only an attractive salary and bonus but also benefits including a defined contribution pension scheme; a company car; a share scheme; private healthcare and life insurance to name a few. We are happy to talk flexible working. We believe that diversity and inclusion make the difference. Only when people with diverse backgrounds come together, contribute their various experiences and attitudes, and look at challenges from different perspectives, will creative innovations and ground-breaking solutions be created. We celebrate diversity and we actively promote an inclusive work environment. In the UK we have an active Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Action Group and work closely with external partner Inclusive Employers. We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard or reference to age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status and other protected characteristics.
Location: Stockport
Closing Date: 08.01.2025 ABOUT US
Operating in the UK since 1880, BASF currently has 11 locations across the UK, from Littlehampton on the South Coast of England to Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Our UK headquarters are in Stockport, Greater Manchester and that’s where our sales and services teams are based. From our six manufacturing sites across the UK, we supply raw materials to most industries including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, construction, energy and pharmaceuticals.
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As Head of EHSQ Services UK & Ireland your responsibilities will include: Supporting the Managing Directors in meeting their governance and operational compliance obligations. This role involves active participation in the UK & Ireland Leadership Team and contributing to the development and implementation of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) policies and arrangements that align with country-specific strategic priorities and legal requirements. Lead the EHSQ Services team, to deliver a cost-effective Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) service that addresses business needs. This role will involve supporting the team in achieving legal compliance and meeting BASF requirements across all UK and Ireland activities. Coordinate the manufacturing community within the UK and Ireland, providing administrative leadership to Supply Chain Operations and Procurement. Maintain professional competence in Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) by developing and sustaining external networks to promote BASF interests and share insights on strategic priorities. QUALIFICATIONS
Education - a degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline, along with a professional qualification in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS). Professional experience - extensive knowledge of UK Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) legislation and regulatory frameworks. The ideal applicant will have proven leadership experience in an EHS role within the chemical manufacturing sector. Additionally, extensive experience of maintaining an EHSQ Management System and demonstrating compliance against it. Skills - We are seeking candidates who demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset, possess strong emotional intelligence, and exhibit exceptional organisational skills. The ideal applicant should have a talent for facilitating collaboration, a keen awareness of cost management, and a proven track record of influencing decision-makers at senior levels. BENEFITS
Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team. At BASF we offer a total package which includes not only an attractive salary and bonus but also benefits including a defined contribution pension scheme; a company car; a share scheme; private healthcare and life insurance to name a few. We are happy to talk flexible working. We believe that diversity and inclusion make the difference. Only when people with diverse backgrounds come together, contribute their various experiences and attitudes, and look at challenges from different perspectives, will creative innovations and ground-breaking solutions be created. We celebrate diversity and we actively promote an inclusive work environment. In the UK we have an active Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Action Group and work closely with external partner Inclusive Employers. We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard or reference to age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status and other protected characteristics.
Location: Stockport
Closing Date: 08.01.2025 ABOUT US
Operating in the UK since 1880, BASF currently has 11 locations across the UK, from Littlehampton on the South Coast of England to Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Our UK headquarters are in Stockport, Greater Manchester and that’s where our sales and services teams are based. From our six manufacturing sites across the UK, we supply raw materials to most industries including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, construction, energy and pharmaceuticals.
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