Interim Head of Health, Safety and Environment (Interim)
East Anglia
~ £400 Per Day (Outside IR35)
3-6 Month Contract - Immediate Start

We're working with a leading food manufacturing business in East Anglia that's going through a period of change and modernisation. They're seeking an Interim Head of Health, Safety and Environment to lead cultural and behavioural improvements across their primary processing site and wider operations.

This is an operational, delivery-focused role, backed by senior leadership and with the scope to genuinely shape the safety culture - not just provide cover.

Responsibilities of the Interim Head of HSE will include:

Leading the health, safety, and environmental agenda across the main site and multiple associated locations
Driving a proactive, values-led culture with a focus on continuous improvement
Managing and supporting a small on-site team (including Safety and Environmental Officers)
Engaging key internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership and regulators
Ensuring compliance with UK HSE legislation and aligning practices with wider group standardsThe successful Interim Head of HSE will have:

Strong experience in manufacturing, ideally food or FMCG
NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and relevant professional memberships (e.g. IOSH)
Proven success delivering turnaround and cultural change in fast-paced environments
Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skillsThis is an exciting opportunity to join a business undergoing transformation, with the chance to make a real and lasting impact.

For more information, contact Tom Hewat at or (phone number removed).

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