We have opportunities for two Safety Compliance & Assurance Specialists.
Reporting to the Safety Compliance & Assurance Manager you will work to develop and support the programme of Safety Compliance assessments and Assurance deep dives for both qualitative and quantitative analysis. You will be a part of a newly established team aiming to implement second line assurance intervention and monitoring functions.
As a part of NGED you will display exemplary behaviours, always upholding and demonstrating our core business values, “Do the Right Thing”, “Find a Better Way”, “Make it Happen” and collaborating with colleagues to fulfil NGED’s vision of a clean, fair, and affordable energy future.
As part of our hybrid working approach this role offers a mix of office and home working. Travel requirements are likely to vary from time to time, but generally not more than a couple of days a week away from your office base.
The role can be based from one of our offices/depots within our licenced business areas of East Midlands, West Midlands, South West and Wales.
Main Responsibilities- Using your substantial experience of health & safety law and safety management systems you will work collaboratively to establish and carry out suitable and sufficient second line compliance and assurance interventions to ensure that our business is achieving statutory compliance as a minimum, and that our safety policies and procedures are effectively used and embedded across the business.
- Working with your team you will design and implement a risk based and targeted programme of assurance interventions based on our annual compliance & assurance plans.
- You will apply your analytical skills to review the data gathered, and contribute to periodic reporting on safety compliance and assurance KRIs, and findings arising from the work of the Health & Safety Compliance & Assurance Team.
- Prepare the business for and support auditing and inspection initiatives including the annual ISO 45001 reaccreditation.
- Develop your network of key stakeholders to support the implementation of compliance & assurance intervention outcomes.
- Collaborate with your team, engaging in a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Occasionally standing in for the Safety Compliance & Assurance Manager as required.
- Excellent depth and breadth of knowledge of Health & Safety application in a utility, energy or other industrial setting.
- Understanding of dynamic risk assessment for hazardous activities and its application in the field.
- Experience of leading audit/Inspection of operational and occupational safety risks, mitigations and controls. In particular an understanding of key risk control areas including work at heights, lifting operations, stored energy systems, electrical safety, transport operations and asset safety.
- An effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, influencing and persuading as necessary.
- Be or be working towards Chartered Safety Professional (CMIOSH or equivalent) or hold demonstrable relevant experience.
- To be successful in this role you must be prepared to undertake reasonable travel across our licence areas which includes East and West Midlands, South West and South Wales.
National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check. #LI-HYBRID #LI-SC1
About The CompanyJoining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:
- 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
- Company vehicle
- Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
- Annual Share Save plan
- Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
- Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
- Free on-site parking at all our main sites
Things you need to know
As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information at interview stage. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk
Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.
About UsWe’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.