H&S Manager Operations

Job Description

Reporting to the SPEN Director of Health & Safety, the main purpose of the role is to lead a team responsible for the implementation and delivery of the Health and Safety Policy, Strategy and Operating Plan across the business. The overall aim is to achieve world class H&S performance working in partnership with all key stakeholders including employees, contractors, customers, regulators, industry bodies and members of the public.

What you'll be doing

• Help to create and lead the delivery of the H&S Strategy, Operating Plan and equivalent programmes within ScottishPower Energy Networks and across various disciplines (engineering, project management, delivery, construction, field operations and asset management etc.).
• Manage a Health and Safety Team and be responsible for setting objectives, coach to maximise performance and deliver results.
• Develop and implement process and behavioural solutions to complex health and safety challenges to improve performance. Creating and the continuous improvement of a portfolio of procedural documents.
• Regularly liaise with key SPEN stakeholders to coordinate priorities, deliver consistency in approach and to maintain a high level of H&S service being provided.
• Set, deliver and monitor weekly and monthly the SPEN H&S Team Audit & Inspection Programme from Management System audits to Focused Inspections. Set priorities monthly making full use of software and reporting systems available. Perform own audits and inspections too.
• Coordinate effective arrangements across the business for H&S Risk Management e.g., activity or role risk assessments supported by task specific and dynamic RA's.
• Deputise for Health and Safety Director when required.
• Support, report, advise on and improve robust safety management processes internally and across the breadth of contracted investment programmes.
• Liaise with emergency services, HSE, ENA and other internal and external stakeholders in relation to H&S matters.
• Develop and drive the achievement of zero harm performance through H&S leadership and skills.
• Responsible for development, review, monitoring and reporting of Business Improvement Plans (or equivalent) to establish high quality process and documentation and delivery of key initiatives.
• Ensure mechanisms are in place for incident investigation, reporting and lessons learned across the company. Participate in incident investigation where necessary.
• Ensure arrangements are in place, monitor effectiveness and make improvements regarding internal employee H&S engagement e.g., local Safety Forums, Safety Rep Forums etc.

What you'll bring

• Educated to HNC level in H&S or engineering or equivalent proven compensatory experience.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent compensatory experience.
• Specialist knowledge and experience of risk identification, risk control, risk monitoring and H&S audit process.
• Proven experience in influencing large groups of employees with credibility and ability to deliver.
• Proven experience of practical H&S leadership or Operational leadership.
• A clear understanding of the whole value chain in terms of utility, engineering, construction and operations and the key processes which H&S need to influence / monitor.
• Ability to operate and positively influence at all levels in the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Proven experience of practical solutions to complex and risk-based problems or challenges.
• Facilitation, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Preferably membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (holding or working towards a professional qualification).

Minimum Criteria

• Educated to HNC level in H&S or engineering or equivalent proven compensatory experience.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent compensatory experience.
• Proven experience of practical H&S leadership or Operational leadership.
• A clear understanding of the whole value chain in terms of utility, engineering, construction and operations and the key processes which H&S need to influence / monitor.
• Based within the SP Manweb licence area of the company (either Prenton, Liverpool or Wrexham) and can commit to regular travel to fulfil responsibilities of role.
• UK Driving Licence.

Due to the level of this position, successful candidates will be required to complete additional background checks and any offer is subject to passing such checks.

Whats 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.