Global Health, Safety & Environment Manager

About the role

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

Etex is seeking a highly motivated Global Health, Safety & Environment Manager to play a key role in strengthening our global safety culture. This role sits within the corporate EHS team, reporting directly to the Group Head of EHS, and is primarily focused on leading safety initiatives, supporting compliance, and driving behavioural change across our manufacturing operations.

You’ll be instrumental in promoting a safe, healthy, and low impact working environment across Etex sites worldwide. Through coaching, collaboration, and technical expertise, you’ll help embed a proactive safety mindset and ensure alignment with legal and internal standards.

What you'll do

• Lead and support safety programmes that reduce incidents and improve performance
• Drive strategies to reduce risks and implement practical mitigation measures
• Influence teams to adopt safe behaviours and reinforce a strong safety culture
• Deliver EHS training and contribute to Group EHS meetings and initiatives
• Support environmental reporting and compliance as part of wider EHS duties
• Use IT tools to streamline reporting and communication across sites

What you'll bring

• Global experience in safety and environmental roles within a multinational, manufacturing environment
• Experience leading global teams and strategy related to EHS
• Strong knowledge of safety legislation, ISO 14001, and EHS systems
• Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g. Spanish, French) are a plus
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and EHS platforms
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence without direct authority
• Ability to coach, train, and inspire teams at all levels
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-evolving global context

Why join us?

• Our culture. We connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work