QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Tech IOSH - working towards Cert / CMIOSH status.
• Experience in the veterinary, healthcare, agricultural, or commercial sectors (Desirable).
• Experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis methodologies (e.g. 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability to different situations and styles, ability to build credible relationships at all levels.
• Commercially aware, able to manage ambiguity and achieve results.
• Resilient, calm, objective, driven, flexible, supportive.
• Embracing the VetPartners culture, leading by example in all activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK and Ireland - specific health, safety and environmental legislation, codes of practice and industry standards.
• Lead EHS governance across the region, ensuring appropriate frameworks, controls, and reporting mechanisms are in place.
• Embed a proactive health and safety culture that focuses on behaviour, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement EHS policies, systems, procedures and audit programmes tailored to the veterinary sector.
• Identify and assess risk across a diverse portfolio of practices and implement proportionate risk control measures.
• Support and coach practice leadership teams to manage local EHS responsibilities effectively.
• Manage accident and incident reporting and investigation processes, ensuring root cause analysis and lessons learned are captured and acted upon.
• Develop and deliver EHS training and awareness programmes to build capability across clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Maintain and report on EHS performance metrics, dashboards and KPIs to senior stakeholders.
• Represent EHS at internal leadership and governance meetings, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with Group Support functions (e.g. Clinical, Estates, Sustainability, People Team, Learning & Development) to embed EHS into broader business processes.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as enforcing authorities, auditors, suppliers and industry bodies.
• Line manage and mentor Regional EHS Advisors / Regional Senior Fire Safety Advisor to support colleagues across the UK&I region, supporting their development and performance.
• Develop and lead risk reduction initiatives and campaigns focused on key topics such as manual handling, zoonoses, fire safety, and lone working.
• Monitor changes in legislation and best practice, providing timely advice and guidance to the business.
• Support EHS due diligence and integration for new acquisitions and site openings.
• Foster a culture of openness, learning and accountability across practices to reduce harm and improve wellbeing.
• Contribute to the Group-wide HSE strategy and share innovation and insights across international operations.
• IOSH qualified with appropriate experience.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health practices and protocols
• Experience in leading Accident Investigations
• Skills in developing and delivering Training programs related to EHS
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience in the veterinary industry is a plus but not essential.