Job Description

You'll develop and roll out a sustainability plan focused on energy and water efficiency, waste management, environmental impact, and biodiversity, aligned with our global strategy.


You will lead behavioural based safety programmes at the site to ensure everyone goes home safe.

Some of your key responsibilities:

Lead SHE programmes of work at the site to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, standards, and meeting recognised good practice to maintain a strong and positive relationship with regulators and local authorities Identify opportunities for improvement, develop justification basis, and manage their implementation through a structured and prioritised SHE Improvement Plan. Develop and maintain Safe Systems of Work including Permit to Work and Management of Change to the highest standards across all site functions. Lead incident investigations using structured root cause analysis tools, share lessons learned, and develop corrective action plans. Lead the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of integrated SHEQ Management Systems in line with Group and industry standards and serve as the Scott Bader representative for both internal and external audits and manage the ISO9001, ISO14001, and Lloyds certification processes. Drive a positive safety culture across the business through visible and felt leadership, ensuring zero Lost Time Accidents (LTAs) and promoting best practices at every level through the delivery of practical training and development for plant personnel across all SHE areas, working closely with the HR team to ensure the right skills are in place.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

A tertiary qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, along with a formal safety qualification. Minimum of five years' experience in a chemical environment, with a strong understanding of ISO9001, ISO14001, and/or ISO 45001 Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), 5S, and 7W tools. Exceptional analytical and report-writing skills, able to present concise, actionable information to senior stakeholders. A passionate and structured approach to embedding a safety-first culture, engaging with staff at all levels to deliver meaningful change.

What's in it for me?

A competitive salary alongside being included in our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus schemes reinforce the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.

Who are Scott Bader?

Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.


We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.


Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited - in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.