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Zenobē

Head of Healthy, Safety, Security & Environment

Join Zenobē as Head of Health, Safety, Security & Environment in London, UK. Lead global HSSE strategy, ensuring compliance across multiple regions. Enjoy benefits like a 33% annual bonus, 25 days holiday, and a £1,500 training budget. Be part of a dynamic team focused on sustainability and innovation.
Zenobē
Zenobē
London, United Kingdom   Flexible   Full Time  UTC+01:00

Zenobē

Company Overview

Zenobē

London, United Kingdom

2017

Business Model

Renewable Energy and Energy Storage

Zenobē specializes in providing energy storage solutions and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. They focus on integrating renewable energy sources to enhance grid stability and reduce carbon emissions.

Their revenue primarily comes from energy storage projects, EV charging services, and partnerships with various energy providers. They also engage in battery leasing and management services, contributing to their financial growth.

Locations & Geography

Zenobē operates primarily in the United Kingdom, with projects extending to various regions across Europe. They are actively involved in expanding their services to meet the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.

Company Culture

Their mission is to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future through innovative energy storage solutions. They value sustainability, collaboration, and technological advancement in their operations.

Zenobē promotes a dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity and teamwork. They prioritize employee well-being and foster a culture of continuous learning and development.

They offer various training programs and professional development opportunities to help employees enhance their skills and advance their careers. Zenobē believes in investing in their workforce to drive innovation and success.

Activities & Projects

Zenobē is currently involved in several large-scale energy storage projects aimed at supporting the UK's transition to renewable energy. They are also expanding their EV charging network to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles.

They are at the forefront of battery technology advancements, focusing on enhancing energy efficiency and storage capacity. Their innovative solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing energy systems.

Zenobē is committed to sustainability by utilizing renewable energy sources and promoting energy efficiency. They actively engage in practices that reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a greener future.

Career Opportunities

Typical job openings at Zenobē include roles in engineering, project management, and business development. They seek individuals who are passionate about renewable energy and eager to contribute to innovative projects.

Zenobē offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive benefits packages. They also provide opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work culture.

Contact Information

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zenobe.com

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Job Description

Our goal is to make clean power accessible, to accelerate the shift to zero carbon power and transport.

We’re building and operating the world’s most sophisticated battery systems to enable the uptake of more renewable power and accelerating fleet electrification, de-risking the transition to zero-emission transport at scale. We’ve been consistently innovative since we were founded in 2017, achieving major industry firsts and using proprietary software and data analysis to optimise operational performance for our customers. At the end of their life, we repurpose electric vehicle batteries to provide clean power at depots, on construction sites and film sets.

Today we have 730 MW of grid scale battery storage operational and under construction and are the largest owner and operator of EV buses in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, supporting over 1,000 electric vehicles worldwide. In our first five years we have raised nearly £1.8 billion in funding and have expanded into other markets such as the US. Our rapidly growing company is looking for highly talented and motivated people to join us.

The Opportunity

As the Head of Health, Safety, Security & Environment, you will lead Zenobe’s global HSSE strategy, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, investor, insurance, and customer requirements across all markets. This role requires a strategic leader who can drive continuous improvement, manage compliance across multiple international jurisdictions, and embed a strong HSSE culture throughout the business. You will play a critical role in supporting Zenobe’s expansion into new markets while maintaining high standards of safety, health, environmental responsibility, across all operations.

A Taste of the Day to Day

  • Develop and implement a global HSSE strategy, ensuring compliance in all operating regions (UK, USA, Australia & New Zealand, Canada & Germany).
  • Maintain and uphold compliance with legal, regulatory, investor, insurance, and customer requirements related to HSSE across all regions.
  • Lead HSSE governance and integrate best practices across the business, ensuring alignment with international standards.
  • Work alongside the COO, Director of Delivery, and Director of Asset Management to define and oversee internal audit requirements, policies, and processes.
  • Establish, monitor, and manage HSSE KPIs, ensuring performance is continuously improved through collaboration with operational teams.
  • Ensure that Zenobe maintains compliance with relevant ISO standards in the UK and aligns with the equivalent regulations in all other operating regions. Collaborate with third-party specialists to adapt processes for local compliance.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with delivery and operational leads to enhance safety, environmental sustainability, and security performance.
  • Develop and implement security protocols and procedures to protect personnel, assets, and information across all operational regions. Including Crisis Management, physical security risks and compliance against security-related regulations.
  • Oversee the investigation of accidents, incidents, and dangerous occurrences, ensuring lessons are learned, communicated, and preventative measures are implemented across the business.
  • Conduct regular on-site audits and support for projects in both delivery and live operation phases, ensuring HSSE standards are upheld globally.
  • Provide leadership and advisory support on CDM regulations and manage Principal Contractor and Principal Designer appointments across the portfolio.
  • Manage third-party HSSE consultants and advisors, ensuring effective oversight and strategic alignment.
  • Foster a strong HSSE culture, promoting engagement, awareness, and accountability across all teams.

Health and Safety

  • Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations.

What We’re Looking For

We realise that certain groups of people are less likely to apply for a role if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. To be absolutely clear: if you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience. Above all, Zenobē is looking for collaborative, flexible, empathetic people who are interested in creating and promoting practical routes to a zero carbon world.

  • 10+ years of experience in HSSE leadership roles within construction, operations, or energy sectors, with experience managing international compliance.
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing global HSSE strategies and frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of international HSSE regulations, including CDM 2015 (UK) and equivalent standards in other markets.
  • Experience working with ISO management systems and ensuring compliance with multiple country-specific regulations.
  • A strategic mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive cultural change.
  • A hands-on, collaborative leadership style, with excellent coaching and training skills.
  • Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis to support regional teams and conduct on-site audits.
  • Experience in Crisis Management and managing physical security frameworks across international jurisdictions.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Degree in a relevant discipline (Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field).
  • Environmental Management System Qualification (e.g., ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, IEMA).
  • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean methodologies).

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to shape Zenobe’s HSSE strategy on a global scale, ensuring excellence across all regions as we expand into new markets.

Working at Zenobe

We’re passionate about sustainability and are proud to offer Team Zenobē a pioneering and collaborative working environment. We encourage our people to take ownership of their career progression and celebrate those that can think outside the box.

If you’d like to join our community of likeminded people hit the apply button now, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Offer

Charge your career at Zenobē and receive

  • Up to 33% annual bonus for being awesome
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • £1,500 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we do
  • EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Pension scheme, up to 8% matched contributions
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Cash back health plan
  • Plus more

Lots of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexitime and hybrid working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and let’s see how we can make it work.

Our Approach to Diversity and Inclusion

Our people are our strongest asset and the key determinant of our success, and we value a range of skillsets and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We work to provide equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, where everyone is fairly treated in the application process and through their career at Zenobē. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Zenobē, please let us know when you apply.

About the role

May 5, 2025

Full Time

Company

May 5, 2025

Flexible

Zenobē

zenobe.com

  •  London, United Kingdom

10+ years in HSSE leadership roles

UTC+01:00

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