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Job Description
Remote Area Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) Manager Element Materials Technology United States, Minnesota, Saint Paul 662 Cromwell Avenue (Show on map) Jun 23, 2026 Area Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) Manager
Job Locations Work From Your Own Home | UK-Hertfordshire-Stevenage | UK-W.Mids-Wednesbury | UK-Buckinghamshire-High Wycombe
ID 2026-19432
Overview Element has an opportunity for an Area Safety Health and Environmental SHE Manager. The Area SHE Manager role is a key role to ensure the Divisional workstreams operate efficiently through the planning and implementation of company SHE programs. This position requires developing knowledge of operational activities and Element Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) programs. The position will focus on the SHE functional activities, reporting directly to the Divisional SHE Business Partner and supporting General Managers and Operational Teams from identified locations and workstream. Ideal location for this role is Oxford, Banbury or surrounding areas. Responsibilities Act as an Area SHE Manager to visit and support identified workstreams & locations, including:
o Cert & Tech (High Wycombe area)
o FIRA Stevenage
o Wednesbury Promote employee participation in the Element Safety Health and Environmental program(s)
Assist identified General Managers, Operations Managers and Safety Leaders/SHE Champions with SHE related activities
Review and support in the update of Divisional Legal Registers
Coordinate and assist in the development of Safe Systems of Work, including Physical & Chemical Risk Assessments, Standard Operating Procedures, etc.
Establish and implement Element SHE programs, ensuring regulatory compliance is considered at all times
Support with basic company program awareness training
Coordinate SHE mandatory inspections and audits across identified locations and divisional areas
Review and monitor worksite controls, including contractor activities
Conduct active monitoring of identified site-based work activities to support implementation of SSOW and Element SHE programs within identified division workstreams (in conjunction with other SHE functional resources)
Conduct Incident Investigations for identified events which require a greater degree of review and oversight - as identified by the Divisional SHE Business Partner
Ensure corrective management action when required
Analyse and trend leading and lagging data to improve SHE performance
Assist with new hire orientation and training programs
Communicate regularly with relevant Operational Safety Leaders and SHE Champions
Formulate and conduct necessary SHE awareness training sessions/demonstrations
Support workstream SHE committee meetings for identified workstreams & locations
Responsible for the reporting on the performance of the SHE management system, ensuring two-way communication to management, colleagues and any other interested parties
Distribute new and changing safety related information to identified workstreams and locations
Coordinate return to work/modified duty program with the assistance of the Human Resources Department.
Skills / Qualifications
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Understanding of UK SHE related legislation. Suitable certification to be held for SHE disciplines (NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent as a minimum)
Proficiency in standard H&S related risk assessment processes
Good knowledge of PUWER, LOLER and COSHH topics is desirable
Knowledge or experience of small-medium sized projects and/or CDM related facility improvements is desirable
Microsoft Applications (SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Availability, flexibility, and maturity to represent the company when required (i.e., with customers and internally within the company).
Ability to remain calm when faced with mounting pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities.
Well-developed oral and written communication skills to meet a variety of communication needs.
Good interpersonal skills that foster open upward and downward communication built on mutual respect.
Developing Safety, Health Environmental knowledge and experience
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
Must be able to problem solve effectively
Able to train and deliver key messages to large groups
Proven track record of working in and/or influencing relationships where there is exposure to sensitive issues
Able to balance time commitments
Has developing knowledge in compliance and regulation
Proficiency in MS Office.
Proficiency in communication, both written and verbal.
Ability to analyze data and provide evidence-based recommendations. #LI-JD2 Company Overview Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization. Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner". All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.