Occupational Hygienist

Job Description

The Occupational Hygienist will be responsible for delivering a strong industrial health prevention programme through identifying and managing all occupational hygiene hazards and risks across each Business (Renewables, Networks & Retail). This will ensure that each Business has been given the correct information and advice to mitigate and control those risks, remaining legally compliant against all industrial health-based legislation. By working closely with the Director for Occupational Health, Hygiene and Wellbeing, the Occupational Hygiene Manager will provide the basis for a complete and holistic health and wellbeing programme based upon scientific data, industry knowledge and experience.

What you'll be doing

• Provide professional leadership and direction to each Business in relation to the identification, management and prevention of industrial health risks that could cause reputational damage to ScottishPower
• Deputise for the Director of Occupational Health Hygiene and Wellbeing when required
• Assist the Director of Occupational Health Hygiene and Wellbeing in development and management of all occupational health & hygiene contracts for the department
• Establish and lead the delivery of the Strategic Operating Plan that delivers to each Business operational compliance with health-based legislation, including the Preventative Action Plan
• Establish links with the relevant business department to ensure all staff are provided with suitable information, instruction and training pertinent to their health risks
• Lead engagement on behalf of ScottishPower with key industry stakeholders, HSE, ENA, G+, SafetyOn and the Energy Institute on strategic industry risks and be able to influence the direction towards better industrial health provision across the energy sector
• Present findings in a clear and concise manner from detailed studies to Senior Executive/Management to influence change and maintain Scottish Power's lead in this field
• Be able to provide professional advice to legal teams in the event of HSE intervention or personal injury claims

What you'll bring

• Chartered Member of BOHS, holding Diploma in Occupational Hygiene
• Experience in managing Occupational Hygiene risks and recommending improvements
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to influence senior management to implement change
• Ability to prioritise projects and meet deadlines
• Develop a wide range of professional working relationships, including a range of industry bodies
• Comprehensive understanding of UK Health based legislation and guidance
• Good knowledge of general occupational hygiene management systems and technical field practices

Minimum Criteria

• Degree educated, Life Science or Engineering
• Chartered member of BOHS (Diploma Level)
• Notable experience in management of policy
• NEBOSH Certificate & IOSH membership
• Notable experience in enacting change at a senior level
• As there is adhoc travel required with this role, the successful candidate will have a UK Driving License

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow.

That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected].

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.