Job title: Head of Operations – SHE
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. (Onsite)
Salary: £90k+ depending on skills and experience, plus car allowance and bonus
This is a senior leadership position at the hear of one the UK’s most complex and high-profile manufacturing programmes. As Head of operations – SHE, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the site runs safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Working closely with Senior Operations and Manufacturing leaders, you will balance day-to-day operational performance with long-term strategic improvements, responding to challenges at pace while driving continuous development across people, processes, and systems. The role offers opportunity to shape operational delivery in a fast-moving environment while leading a highly skilled team and engaging directly with regulators, stakeholders, and business leaders.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, SHE Management, or a related discipline – or equivalent professional experience
• Experience managing large-scale site operations with complex regulatory oversight
• Proven track record in senior leadership within a large manufacturing or complex operational environment
• Strong understanding of operational performance, risk management, and change delivery in fast-paced industries
• Experience embedding SHE into business operations with knowledge of international standards (ISO45001, ISO14001)
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive both immediate improvements and ling-term strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing teams, optimising resources, and creating a culture of collaboration and improvement

Desirable:

• Chartered membership of a professional body (e.g., IOSH or equivalent)

• Provide leadership across operational activities, ensuring performance targets, efficiency, and programme delivery are met while maintaining a safe and sustainable working environment
• Partner with Senior Operations and Manufacturing Leaders to address site challenges, improve processes, and deliver strategic change
• Oversee the effective integration of Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) into operational decision-making, supporting risk management and programme resilience
• Drive improvements across operations, ensuring rapid response to urgent site issues while balancing long-term sustainability and compliance needs
• Maintain effective engagement with regulators and stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with legal and company requirements
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of SHE professionals, ensuring resources are aligned to operational needs and fostering a culture of continuous improvement