Job description
At British Gas, we have one of the best-known brands in the country (with 95% brand awareness). We have a family of door-opening brands that are the envy of many, and we’re really excited about the future.
Why? Because we’re evolving to become a truly purpose-led organisation, helping millions of customers to live more sustainably, simply, and affordably without compromising on safety.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior HSE Manager to lead and manage HSE to ensure high standards are attained, continually improved and all legal obligations are met.
The ideal candidate will come from a Construction or Utilities background and have extensive experience operating at a Senior level in a similar role. People management experience is key, as is experience within occupational safety. Experience of building a robust and consistent culture of safety throughout an organisation is essential. We're looking for someone with a strong sense of self-drive, a resilience to overcome challenges and deliver results, someone with experience in managing performance of 3rd party contractors and an understanding of the regulatory sector and the management of risk.
Key Accountabilities
To deliver a single approach to HSE Management that meets the organisation needs, statutory duties and the expectations of key stakeholders with respect to HSE
To develop and deliver HSE management systems, processes, procedures and culture to ensure continual improvement and industry best practice
To provide assurance to the Head of HSE and BG SLT, by means of appropriate monitoring and intervention, that operations fulfils its obligations under HSE legislation
To support the development of BG Just Culture as the organisation rapidly expands and changes
Oversee, monitor and evaluate the operation of HSE performance nationally, working with senior management as appropriate
To offer competent advice on HSE matters to the company and its staff
To ensure that all sites are compliant with legal HSE obligations
Proactively engages, challenges & influences colleagues to deliver HSE compliance and drive continuous improvement in HSE performance
Oversees the review and update of HSE contract terms with 3rd parties, especially those conducting fieldwork on BG’s behalf to ensure these are fit for purpose
Education and Certifications
BSc (Hons) Occ H&S / NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
Barrier-based root cause analysis training (Sologic or equivalent)
Incident investigation experience in a recognised method i.e. Topset
HSE Auditor qualification preferred (ISO 45001 and/or14001)
Chartered member of IOSH (or actively working towards)
Evidence of current CPD
Flexibility will be key for this role and we appreciate that this works both ways. Your location doesn't matter to us, we will ensure you have all the equipment needed to fulfil your role and assign you to a local office should you wish to work from there but national UK travel will be required.
Our people are the beating heart of our business. We are incredibly proud of our commitment to being FlexFirst. From childcare to furry friends, we listened to our people and understood that they work best when they are comfortable and have a flexible working model that suits their individual needs. We embrace the opportunity to give our colleagues a choice to work from anywhere whilst still ensuring they can connect and engage with their teams through office days, employee networks and virtual events.
Competitive salary and bonus potential
Up to £580 Employee Energy Allowance
Pension scheme
Electric car lease scheme
- 33 days holiday allowance, inclusive of public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days
We are committed to creating a cleaner and greener future. And we’re making big changes to help us get there. That means cutting customers' emissions and our own to reach net zero. And because our people are the beating heart of our business, we will continue to champion inclusivity, develop future skills and invest in our local communities to create a better world for everyone. As part of our reforestation project with WeForest, for every new employee that joins our family, we plant trees in underprivileged areas in Tanzania to offer farming and wildlife economy opportunities for locals
At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team – a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are dedicated in helping to close the diversity gap and would love to see more females, people of colour and LGBTQ+ employees, as well as those from a variety of cultures and ethnicity to veterans and the differently abled. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a big part of who we are, we are not looking for people to fit into our culture but to add to it!
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