Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Fixed Term)
06th May, 2025 Read time 4 minutes

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Fixed Term)

Company Website: https://www.snapchat.com/
Location: Abingdon
Last Updated: 6th May 2025

Full 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’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.We’re looking for an Environmental Health & Safety  (EHS) Specialist (9 months Fixed-Term) to join Snap Inc! As a member of the Global Security team, you will implement Health and Safety and Environmental compliance programs. You’ll collaborate with various teams, such as Security, Legal, People, Spectacles and Workplace Services, Engineers to implement programs that will help manage Snap’s EHS risks at the Abingdon, UK location.

What you’ll do:

  • Collaborate with site leadership and partners across the organisation, including HR, Finance, IT, Spectacles, and Legal, to develop and implement EHS programs, policies, and procedures..
  • Work with site EHS Manager to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state environmental and occupational safety and health standards by performing EHS compliance assessments and implementing corrective actions as needed.
  • Coordinate and support compliance inspections and external audits.
  • Inspect the workplace for hazards, assess risks and work with appropriate teams to mitigate identified risks.
  • Develop and deliver EHS training content at the site level.
  • Respond to and investigate emergencies, incidents, and accidents.
  • Manage emergency procedures and coordinate emergency response teams.
  • Track and report on EHS key performance indicators.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of emergency planning, Fire & Life Safety, manufacturing safety, machine safety, injury and illness prevention, contractor safety, and waste program management.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and coordinate effectively with internal staff, employee representatives, and external consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving proficiencies, coupled with the capacity to operate effectively under pressure, meeting stringent deadlines and adapting to evolving priorities.
  • A self-motivated and results-oriented work ethic, and the ability to perform tasks and duties with limited supervision.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence individuals at all levels of the organisation.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in an EHS-focused discipline or equivalent years of experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in environmental health and safety.
  • NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a semiconductor manufacturing and/or a cleanroom/laboratory environment
  • Knowledge and experience with ISO 14001/ 45001
  • NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma (working towards)
  • National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)

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!

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