Job Description
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.
We’re looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Advisor to support the HSE program at our Abingdon, UK facility. This role partners with site leadership, engineering, operations, and the Global HSE team to help maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement in a technically complex manufacturing and laboratory environment. The role serves as a hands-on site HSE subject matter expert and trusted partner to the local team.
Work Schedule: On-site | Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with flexibility to work occasional nights/weekends and emergency response activities as required.
Reporting Line: This role reports to the HSE Manager.
What you’ll do:
HSE Program Delivery & Technical Guidance
Drive implementation and continual improvement of the site HSE management system.
Act as the primary HSE point of contact and senior subject matter expert for the Abingdon site, providing authoritative technical guidance to site leadership and cross-functional partners.
Translate global and regional HSE objectives into site-level programs, actions, and performance metrics.
Work collaboratively with site and global HSE teams to share best practices and improve performance in Abingdon.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with UK environmental and occupational health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, COSHH, DSEAR, PUWER, Environmental Permitting Regulations, and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
Maintain legal registers, regulatory applicability assessments, and site compliance documentation.
Lead site HSE audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions, including preparation, execution, and closure of findings.
Oversee risk assessment programs for manufacturing processes, laboratories, equipment, and new technology introductions, ensuring appropriate controls are defined and implemented.
Develop and monitor leading and lagging HSE performance indicators to proactively identify risk trends and drive continuous improvement.
Support the Management of Change (MOC) process for new equipment, process modifications, laboratory changes, and technology introductions.
Partner with engineering and operations teams to support safe installation, operation, and maintenance of toxic and hazardous gas systems, including gas cabinets, detection systems, and associated emergency controls in compliance with COSHH and DSEAR.
Ensure compliance with UK environmental legislation and permit requirements, maintaining environmental management programs for hazardous waste, air emissions, wastewater, spill prevention, and pollution prevention.
Conduct environmental risk assessments, audits, and regulatory interactions, ensuring environmental requirements are incorporated into new processes, equipment, and facility modifications.
Hazardous Materials & manufacturing Safety
Manage site hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and toxic and hazardous gas safety programs, including governance, procedures, and engineering control strategies.
Ensure effective management of toxic and hazardous gas systems, including gas cabinets, detection and alarm systems, ventilation controls, and emergency response readiness, in compliance with COSHH and DSEAR.
Provide HSE leadership for manufacturing, laboratory, and cleanroom safety programs, including machine safety, laser safety, hazardous gases, and contractor safety.
Partner with engineering, facilities, and vendors to support safe design, installation, commissioning, and modification of tools and equipment.
Training, Culture & Engagement
Develop, coordinate, and deliver regulatory-required and role-based HSE training programs.
Champion a proactive safety culture through visible leadership, engagement with employees and contractors, and accountability at all levels.
Provide technical leadership to site safety committees and working groups, ensuring effective governance and follow-through on actions.
Apply modern safety principles, including Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), to strengthen system resilience and organizational learning.
Incident Management & Emergency Response
Lead investigations of incidents, near-misses, and high-potential events using root cause analysis and ensuring robust corrective and preventive actions.
Serve as the HSE lead for emergency response activities during site events, coordinating with site leadership and post-incident recovery efforts as needed.
Ensure site emergency preparedness programs, emergency response teams, drills, and equipment readiness are established and maintained..
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong knowledge of UK HSE regulatory requirements and practical application in manufacturing, laboratory, or high-hazard environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead site-level HSE programs and influence cross-functional partners.
Strong risk assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities in complex technical environments.
Ability to provide technical leadership, mentoring, or supervision to HSE professionals.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage regulators, leadership, employees, and contractors.
Experience supporting the safe use and control of toxic and hazardous gases, including monitoring systems, emergency procedures, and compliance with DSEAR and COSHH requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of progressive experience in Environmental Health & Safety.
NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) or equivalent professional qualification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading HSE programs in semiconductor manufacturing, cleanroom, laboratory, or advanced manufacturing environments.
Experience implementing and sustaining HSG65 principles, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
Chartered status (CMIOSH) or working toward chartership.
We offer a competitive salary range of £64,000 - £80,000 which is commensurate with your qualifications and experience and the level of this role. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs. Our compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!