Global Director of HSE & Sustainability

Location: Greater London

Global Director of HSE & Sustainability

Salary £110,000–£120,000 | Hybrid working (Croydon)

We’re supporting a global manufacturing organisation in the appointment of a Global Director of HSE & Sustainability.

This is a senior leadership role, accountable for defining and executing the organisation’s global Health, Safety and Sustainability strategy. You’ll set the direction for safety culture, regulatory compliance and sustainability performance across international manufacturing operations, working closely with the Executive team and regional leadership to ensure consistent standards and engagement worldwide.

Role responsibilities

Strategic leadership

Define and implement a global HSE strategy aligned with operational and sustainability objectives
Partner with Executive and regional leaders to drive alignment, accountability and performance
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety culture and sustainability outcomes
Governance & compliance

Oversee compliance with local and international HSE regulations and standards, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
Establish global governance frameworks, reporting mechanisms and incident management processes
Develop and maintain global HSE policies, audits and performance metrics
People & leadership

Directly manage the Sustainability Manager and Energy Lead, providing leadership and strategic direction
Provide leadership and oversight to regional HSE teams, ensuring consistent standards and knowledge sharing
Foster collaboration across countries and functions
Sustainability & energy

Integrate sustainability objectives into operational activity
Oversee energy efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives
Support long-term environmental commitments and sustainability reporting
Reporting & engagement

Present HSE and sustainability performance to the Executive Committee and Board
Act as a global ambassador for HSE and sustainability excellence
Drive engagement, accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation
Candidate requirements

Strong background in senior HSE leadership within global manufacturing or industrial environments
Experience across sustainability, environmental management or corporate responsibility
Proven track record of implementing HSE strategy across multiple countries
NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and CMIOSH (or equivalent professional accreditation)
Strong knowledge of ISO management systems and regulatory requirements
Experience delivering sustainability and energy management programmes
Credibility and confidence influencing senior and executive stakeholders
Skills & attributes

Strategic thinker with strong operational understanding
Clear, confident communicator able to influence across cultures and seniority levels
Passionate about embedding safety and sustainability into organisational culture
Pragmatic, collaborative leader with a global mindset

This role offers the opportunity to shape and lead a global HSE and sustainability agenda within a growing, international manufacturing group, with meaningful impact at Executive and Board level.

Hybrid working is supported, with regular presence at the Croydon office.

If you’re a senior HSE leader looking for a global, strategic role with real influence, we’d welcome your application.

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