Environmental Health and Safety Specialist / Senior Specialist

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs.

We have a current opening for a Environmental Health and Safety Specialist / Senior Specialist (depending on experience). This role is office based in Newbury, West Berkshire.

How you will make an impact:

Providing expert guidance and operational support, together with associated administrative responsibilities, for Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) across Edwards Lifesciences entities in the UK, Nordics and Canada, with oversight of EHS across offices, field activities, and other operations.

This role is responsible for driving EHS regulatory compliance, injury prevention, risk management, and adherence to global standards across low-risk office environments and medium-risk field environments, including customer-facing activities that require specialized EHS controls.

The role leads and administers the local ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System, supports successful recertifications as part of the broader regional approach, and contributes to sustainability-related business needs by supporting customer requirements and tenders in partnership with internal stakeholders.

This role requires regular on‑site presence in the country of residence to effectively support operations, build trusted partnerships, and respond to EHS risks in real time.

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

• Ensure EHS regulatory compliance with country applicable legislations

• Identify EHS impact/hazards, conduct risk assessments, review and improve control measures, and lead management of specific risks. Update risk matrices and support emergency preparedness.

• Conduct EHS onboarding for employees and contractors and deliver EHS training to individuals and groups.

• Manage and administer critical radiation protection equipment, including lead aprons, protective eyewear, and other site-specific safety requirements

• Oversee the dosimetry program, including administration of dosimeters, monitoring exposure readings, escalation of unusual results, and initiation of corrective actions

• Report and respond to incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions

• Support employee initiatives linked to EHS

• Develop a strong understanding of business operations to ensure practical, value‑added EHS solutions

• Serve as EHS advisor to Country Leadership

• Engage with external EHS stakeholders, including consultants, authorities and auditors

• Fulfil reporting requirements around packaging waste, batteries, and WEEE.

Environmental Management System (EMS) – ISO14001

• Lead and run the local ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System, including operational duties (like conducting Management Reviews, Objective Setting, KPI reporting, employee awareness activities)

• Build strong partnership with relevant local stakeholders and regularly communicate to all employees

• Ensure continuous improvement and success in internal and external audits

• Contribute to the regional EMS with its multi-site certification approach

Sustainability / ESG and Tender Support

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to understand current and upcoming customer requirements around sustainability (Environment – Social – Governance, ESG)

• Partner with internal stakeholders in answering those requests, esp. related to tenders

What you will need:

• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, ISO 14001, and risk management principles

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Strong communication, documentation, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills

• Ability to influence across functions and organizational levels without direct authority

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a dynamic environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, compliance, and quality

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related systems

• Ability to develop practical, business-relevant EHS solutions

• Ability to train, coach, and support employees and contractors

• Strong administrative skills, including accurate recordkeeping, document control, scheduling, and coordination of training, PPE, and dosimetry-related activities

• Professional proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in an international business environment

• Ability and willingness to undertake occasional business travel abroad

What else we look for:

• Knowledge of Life Science, the NHS or Medical Devices would be an advantage but is not essential

• Experience with radiation risk would be an advantage

• A strong willingness to learn. We will provide further training in Environmental Health and Safety, and the opportunity to gain relevant certifications. 

• We are looking for someone with a passion for EHS and sustainability, the ability to work with autonomy and to drive EHS initiatives, along with excellent organisational and communication skills. This offers a great opportunity to develop further with a leading global patient-focused MedTech company.

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in the United Kingdom?

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally.

To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).

Edwards Lifesciences in the United Kingdom also offers the following benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package

• Flexible working hours, remote working

• Pension Scheme (double matching)

• Risk Life Insurance and Group Income Protection

• Private Medical Plan

• Service Awards

• Enhanced Sick Leave Benefits (Income Protection)

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Comprehensive Wellness Program including health and wellness subsidy, onsite gym, fresh fruit in the office, financial webinars, discount cards and much more.

Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.