Full job descriptionWe are seeking an experienced EHS Manager to support and drive Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) excellence at our Little Waltham site. This is a highly visible, hands-on role where you will work closely with operations and leadership teams to embed a proactive safety culture and ensure full compliance with UK legislation and ADM standards.
Key Responsibilities
Safety, Health & Environmental Management
*Partner with the EHS Centre of Excellence (CoE) to deploy ADM’s SHE strategy with a goal of zero harm
*Drive behavioural safety culture through effective training and engagement initiatives
*Identify training needs and develop structured learning pathways across disciplines
*Deliver SHE training programs for employees and contractors
Compliance & Risk Management
*Ensure compliance with UK regulations and ADM standards across all departments
*Lead risk management activities including DSEAR and fire safety compliance and Permit to Work systems and Life Critical Standards
*Support development and review of Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Equipment-specific Lock Out procedures (ESLPs)
*Coordinate statutory inspections (e.g. lifting equipment, pressure systems, fall arrest)
*Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and field-based safety interactions
Management Systems & Incident Investigation
*Maintain and improve SHE management systems and reporting tools
*Analyse data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement
*Support incident investigations using root cause analysis methodologies
*Ensure timely implementation of corrective actions
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
*Collaborate with the UK Area H&S Manager and site leadership teams
*Provide expert SHE advice across the site
*Build strong relationships with Internal ADM sites and EHS networks, as well as External bodies (e.g. HSE, Environment Agency, emergency services)
Qualifications & Experience
*Recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH)
*Degree in Health & Safety, Engineering, or equivalent experience
*Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment
*Strong knowledge of Risk assessments, method statements, and permit systems, Mechanical & Electrical processes and Combustible dust hazards and hazardous area classification
*Environmental qualification (desirable)
*Experience in auditing and compliance systems
What We’re Looking For
*A visible, hands-on safety leader who thrives on being out in the field
*Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
*Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
*Ability to balance compliance with operational practicality