Safety Health & Wellbeing (SHW) Management System Lead

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office –  Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary: £51,600 - £77,400+ car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We are looking for a Safety, Health and Wellbeing (SHW) Management System Lead to join our SSEN Transmission SHW team. In this critical role, you will ensure the robustness and compliance of our SHW Management System, aligning it with SSE Group standards, ISO standards , and legal requirements.

The primary objective of the role is to develop, maintain, and implement a certifiable SHW Management System that supports the business in mitigating SHW risks and continuously improving SHW performance.

You will

- Develop, maintain and track implement of SHW procedures in consultation with business unit wide stakeholders supporting the business in ensuring consistent application of the SHW requirements.

- Ensure the Management System is aligned with the ISO 45001 and 45003 standards and coordinate and contribute to the external ISO certification audits.

- Support the wider SHW team and business unit with support in implementation of SHW improvements linked to the SHW strategy and SHW annual improvement plan.

- Develop proactive risk strategies and support with risk reduction initiatives.

- Monitor compliance with SHW management system requirements and maintain SHW specific action trackers and key performance indicators.

- Act as a key liaison between the SHW team and business stakeholders, ensuring effective communication of SHW standards and updates.

You have

- Extensive experience in the application of SHW Management Systems in electricity networks, major construction, or complex industrial / utilities environments.

- Degree in SHW or graduate qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma) with proven experience in safety and risk management.

- Membership of IOSH (or equivalent organisation) is also preferred.

- Strong understanding of SHW legal frameworks, ISO 45001 and ISO 45003, industry regulations, policy development, risk assessment and best practices within a high-risk industry.

- Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and support all level of stakeholders.

- Commitment to fostering a high-performance SHW culture within the organisation.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com / 01738 342963 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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