Safety, Health and Environment Officer

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Scott Bader
Formulates high‑performance composites, adhesives & functional polymers for global industries.
Ensuring safety, health and environmental compliance at the UAE site.
6 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Onsite
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Chemical Manufacturing
Composites
Structural Adhesives
Functional Polymers
Research & Development
Sustainability
Global Distribution
Manufacturing Facilities
Sector Specialisms
Composites
Structural Adhesives
Functional Polymers
Advanced Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacture
Role
What you would be doing
safety audits
risk assessments
iso 14001
fire alarms
waste management
she training

You’ll provide timely training, guidance and support to colleagues at all levels, helping to build a strong safety culture, minimise risks, and enhance engagement across the site. Your proactive approach will make a real difference in protecting people, the environment, and our operations.

As our new SHE Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the safety, health and environmental standards at our UAE site. Working closely with the Site SHE Lead, you’ll help ensure we meet both legislative and company requirements by putting effective protective and preventative measures into practice.

  • Deliver accurate, up-to-date advice to ensure compliance with company standards and legal requirements, monitor performance, and report on key safety metrics.
  • Support the management of ISO 14001, waste minimisation, contractor safety, and legal compliance registers through monitoring, audits, and stakeholder communication.
  • Act as an agent of change by challenging unsafe practices, promoting behavioural safety (BBS), and delivering effective SHE training across all levels.
  • Oversee daily safety systems including fire alarms, gate security, inspections, and waste management, ensuring timely investigations, accurate reporting, and continuous improvement.
  • Assist with risk assessments, Process Safety Management (PSM) program including involvement with Hazard Identification (HAZID) and ensure completion of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of incidents.
What you bring
communication
she training
3+ years
hazop
iso standards
risk assessment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English and Hindi.
  • Proven ability to deliver effective SHE training across operational, laboratory and office teams.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ SHE experience in a chemical manufacturing or similar high-risk environment.
  • Familiarity with process safety tools (e.g. HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA) and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).
  • Strong understanding of risk assessment principles, including hazardous chemical assessments.
Benefits
  • A competitive salary alongside being included in our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus schemes reinforce the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1921 Founded
Year of establishment
The company's origins trace back to 1921, laying the foundation for its century of innovation in materials science.
90+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates across 90+ countries, showcasing its international reach and market influence.
£300M Revenue
Annual Revenue
Generates around £300 million each year through its specialty materials innovation.
1951 Ownership Transfer
Employee Ownership Milestone
In 1951, the founding family transferred ownership to employees, establishing a unique ownership structure.
16M Facility Expansion
Recent Investment
Recent expansion includes a $16 million facility in North Carolina focused on advanced materials manufacturing.
  • Produces high-performance composites, adhesives, and polymers through chemistry innovation.
  • Specializes in building and infrastructure, renewable energy, marine vessels, additive manufacturing, and personal care formulations.
  • Combines heritage, skilled materials chemistry, and unique ownership to create a distinct market identity.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
25.9% Emissions Reduction
Carbon Footprint
Achieved a 25.9% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2022 compared to 2021.
22.8% Intensity Cut
GHG Efficiency
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 22.8% in 2022.
60% Emissions Target
Sustainability Goal
Committed to reducing emissions by 60% by 2025, using a 2020 baseline.
Top 4% EcoVadis Rating
Sustainability Achievement
Received a Gold EcoVadis rating for the second consecutive year, placing it in the top 4% of companies assessed.
  • Switching from fossil gas to electricity, installing solar and self-generation
  • Targeting full carbon neutrality by 2028
  • 85% of manufacturing sites powered by green energy
  • 100% green-certified energy at all sites by 2025
  • 14% waste reduction since 2020
  • 6% reduction in water consumption since 2021
  • 99% VOC reduction and 75% waste reduction at UK adhesive plant
  • 98.7% VOC reduction, 80.4% waste cut and >100 t CO₂e reduction at HQ via Ambimization®
  • Partnered with World Land Trust to offset Scope 1 & 2 emissions since 2020
  • EESG Committee chaired at board level to integrate sustainability in decision-making
  • Biodiversity initiatives: woodland/meadow/pond management at UK HQ, nature-reserve site in South Africa
Inclusion & Diversity
72%
Customer Perception
of customers perceive the company as innovative, a 13 percentage point increase since 2022.
50% Increase
Suppliers
in the number of EcoVadis-scored suppliers, with a focus on onboarding strategic raw-material suppliers.
70% Increase
Volunteering Hours
in colleague volunteering hours, with a target to engage 90% of the workforce by the end of 2024.
£321k
Charity Disbursements
was disbursed to charities in 23 countries, focusing on environment, poverty, and education.
  • Achieved ISO 30415:2021 certification (international standard for equality, diversity and inclusion) in January 2024
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