Head of Health, Safety and Compliance - Sunderland, United Kingdom - EDF Limited

EDF Limited

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Sunderland, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Energise your career, accelerate a net-zero future #Renewablesjobs

At EDF Renewables our purpose is to accelerate a net-zero future where clean energy powers our lives. Our people are passionate about developing the low-carbon energy systems of the future and acting against climate change.

Location:
Durham

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Contract Type:
Full Time - Permanent

Closing Date:

_What's the scope of the role?_

An exciting opportunity to be Head of Health & Safety has become available where you'll be accountable for the HSE strategy and implementation for the business, operationalising across the business so that all activities are conducted in line with the organisation's Zero Harm ambition.

_What you'll be doing day to day._

You'll be managing a team responsible for developing the Heath, Safety and Environmental strategy in line with both EDF Energy and EDF Group strategies and standards, monitor compliance and oversee action to address identified issues.

_What do you need to be great at this role?_

You will hold a relevant professional qualification, such as NEBOSH Diploma and Chartered membership of the Institution of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH).

An environmental qualification desirable, for example an Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IMEA) qualification.

You'll be a strategic thinker with strong people management, relationship building and influencing skills and leadership skills.

Functional specialist in health, safety and environment
Experience of leading a HSE teaM/Function
Experience of developing and implementing occupational health, safety and environmental solutions
Experience of leading an organisations safety agenda across disparate teams and activities
Experience of working in the energy / renewables sector
Uptodate knowledge of current trends and best practices in occupational health, safety and environment
Strong commercial knowledge of business operations
Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation
Track record in setting and delivering against environmental sustainability plans

_ Rewards, benefits & culture._
At EDF we're dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives. We're delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees' physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, gym membership, discounts and employee pricing.

_Why EDF Renewables?_
EDF Renewables purpose is to accelerate a net zero future where clean energy powers our lives. We want to make the net zero future happen as fast as we can. We want to set the pace and, where necessary, disrupt the status quo and transform perceptions. We are here to combat climate change; this is a clear and tangible goal for us. Climate change is what galvanises us to bring the right solutions to the UK and Ireland.

Our mission is critical in the pursuit of our purpose, we will lead the way in the delivery and operation of renewable technologies.

We are proud to utilise fully our EDF heritage and place ourselves at the core of the industry.

We are constantly challenging ourselves to improve the way things are being done.

We bring leadership to our interactions and collaborations with one another, how we influence our partners and external bodies, how we use technology.

The success of our mission and purpose is underpinned by our core values - our DNA:

Together:
Working together.

Open:
We are open and authentic in our behaviours.

Passion:
We have a strong belief in what we are doing.

Growth:
Growth as a company and as individuals.

Resolve:
We remain determined even in challenging environments.