Job Description

About Us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.



With sales of around EUR5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.



Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.



Symrise - always inspiring more...

Your Role

This is a strategic role responsible for shaping the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) landscape across all Symrise UK sites--driving excellence in legal compliance, sustainability, and safety culture, while ensuring the organisation meets regulatory standards and achieves its corporate HSE goals.



Your key responsibilities:


Lead and manage all aspects of HSE performance and compliance across Symrise UK sites in line with UK legislation, ISO 14001, and corporate goals. Drive a proactive safety culture and sustainability initiatives, including energy reduction and waste management. Ensure accurate documentation, risk assessments, and training compliance via platforms such as SAI360, TAM, iHasco, and internal platforms. Monitor and report key HSE metrics (e.g., MAQ, TFQ, near misses) to support continuous improvement and meet EAME targets. Manage environmental compliance (SECR, ESOS, discharge permits), fire safety, and site security systems (TENSOR). Coordinate and lead regular safety walks, workshops, HSE meetings, and change management reviews across all sites. Ensure readiness for audits (ISO 14001, SMETA, FSCC 22001, customer audits) and maintain strong relationships with HSE authorities. Oversee waste management contracts and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

About You

You hold a NEBOSH Diploma in Health, Safety and Occupational Health or equivalent senior HSE experience. Proven experience in a senior Health and Safety role in an manufacturing environment, preferably within the Food or Fragrance industry. Experience managing Health, Safety, and Environmental performance across multiple sites. Excellent communication skills, able to engage stakeholders and colleagues at all levels. Profound familiarity with ISO 14001 standards and Intermediate Auditor qualification. IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment) membership or equivalent significant experience. Previous experience with platforms such as SAI360, TAM or similar.

Our Offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.




Job Reference: EA03324