The Role

The OHS & Environmental Sustainability Manager – based in Hamburg (Occupational Health, Safety and Environment) will be responsible for developing and deploying local health, safety and environmental sustainability initiatives and procedures. The role will provide technical expertise on key issues related to health, wellbeing and safety of our employees, and to environmental impact assessment considering best industry practices and standards.

The role works closely with the internal Occupational Health & Safety Specialist, on auditing processes and cross-functional collaboration.

Principle Accountabilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee a customized Health & Wellbeing program tailored to the diverse needs of our business functions, aligning with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with various functions to enhance overall Health & Safety performance through effective measures and practices.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and regulations.
• Establish and test emergency preparedness and response plans, ensuring documentation and maintenance.
• Identify environmental and safety risks, develop action plans, and facilitate their implementation.
• Provide comprehensive safety practices and policy training to employees and contractors, fostering a safety-conscious culture.

Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, with professional qualifications in OHS&E / ESG management.
• 4 or more years of experience in a global corporate environment.
• Proficiency in conducting internal and supplier audits based on industry standards.
• Experience in Carbon Footprint Reduction and Environmental Discharges preferred; NFR system knowledge is desirable.
• Strong training and communication skills, including stakeholder management.
• Fluency in both German and English.

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and many extras including a great pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and hybrid/flexible working opportunities as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.  Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.