Health & Safety Manager

Job description

Orange Recruitment are looking for an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to join our clients growing team in Cork. This is a standout opportunity for a driven professional to lead and shape EHS performance within a high-profile pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

This is a high-impact, client-facing role where you’ll play a key part in influencing safety culture, managing compliance, and building trusted relationships across site and client teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of robust EHS strategies, policies, and systems
• Ensure full compliance with Irish EHS and quality regulations
• Act as the primary EHS point of contact for clients, site leadership, and operations teams
• Maintain and enhance systems aligned to ISO 45001, ISO 14001 & ISO 9001
• Drive audit readiness, including internal and external certification audits
• Oversee risk assessments, method statements, and environmental documentation
• Monitor site activities and ensure effective risk controls
• Manage contractor safety programmes and performance
• Lead investigations and deliver meaningful corrective actions
• Champion a positive safety culture through training and engagement
• Deliver clear reporting and insights to senior stakeholders
• Support emergency preparedness and business continuity planning

Requirements:

• Degree (or equivalent) in EHS, Environmental Management, or similar
• 2-3+ years’ experience in a senior EHS role
• Strong understanding of Irish regulatory requirements
• Background in pharma, life sciences, manufacturing, or regulated industries
• Proven experience managing ISO-certified systems
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to build trusted client relationships
• Experience delivering training and driving continuous improvement
• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel as needed

Bonus Points For:

• Facilities Management experience
• Auditing experience (internal or external)
• Manual Handling Instructor/Assessor certification
• Experience supporting construction or project work

What’s In It For You:

• €60,000 – €75,000 salary
• Annual bonus
• Employer pension contribution
• Health insurance contribution
• Opportunity to work in a leading pharmaceutical environment
• Clear career progression pathways
• A collaborative, supportive culture where you can make a real impact