UK Group Safety Specialist
National Grid
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Warwick
Contract type: Full time
About Us
Join our Group Safety, Health and Wellbeing (SHW) team at National Grid, where you will play a critical role in shaping the safety strategy for over 30,000 employees. As the UK Group Safety Specialist, you will be instrumental in contributing to the implementation and development of operational Group-wide safety governance standards, policies, and assurance frameworks.
National Grid is hiring a UK Group Safety Specialist. Based at Warwick, following a hybrid working policy (working from home, in-office, and field). UK travel will be required.
About The Role
Join Our Team as a UK Group Safety Specialist!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a passionate and innovative UK Group Safety Specialist to provide guidance to business unit safety teams on effective operational safety practices and Group wide standards and frameworks.
You will be a trusted advisor advising business units on operational safety and facilitating collaboration through group wide networks to promote best practices, While building strong relationships and communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment where you will represent National Grid at all level to enhance safety standards.
What You'll Do
You are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment across a broad and varied operational landscape. With practical experience in high-risk industries and a solid understanding of construction and/or electrical safety, you will work collaboratively across teams to strengthen safety culture and ensure compliance.
Your expertise includes a deep understanding of UK Health and Safety legislation, particularly the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015, as well as hands-on experience with safety management systems. You actively contribute to safety training, audits, and compliance monitoring, and engage with Business Unit safety leads to ensure alignment with governance standards.
Your resilience, confidence, and willingness to challenge unsafe behaviours make you a strong advocate for continuous improvement.
Education: A Nebosh General certificate (and or equivalent)
Experience: Health and Safety expertise in high-risk sectors, with in-depth knowledge of construction and/or electrical operations.
Desirable: Technical experience in Electrical Operations
Skills: Strong Stakeholder management and communication skills, analytical skills, and proficiency with Microsoft programs including MS PowerPoint.
Travel: Willingness to travel in the UK as required, with full driving license.
What You'll Get
This role is offered on a permanent basis.
This role closes on 31st October however, we strongly encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
Join our Group Safety, Health and Wellbeing (SHW) team at National Grid, where you will play a critical role in shaping the safety strategy for over 30,000 employees. As the UK Group Safety Specialist, you will be instrumental in contributing to the implementation and development of operational Group-wide safety governance standards, policies, and assurance frameworks.
National Grid is hiring a UK Group Safety Specialist. Based at Warwick, following a hybrid working policy (working from home, in-office, and field). UK travel will be required.
About The Role
Join Our Team as a UK Group Safety Specialist!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a passionate and innovative UK Group Safety Specialist to provide guidance to business unit safety teams on effective operational safety practices and Group wide standards and frameworks.
You will be a trusted advisor advising business units on operational safety and facilitating collaboration through group wide networks to promote best practices, While building strong relationships and communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment where you will represent National Grid at all level to enhance safety standards.
What You'll Do
- Develop Resources: Create user-friendly guidance materials, toolkits and documents to enhance the Group Safety Frameworks.
- Conduct Operational Audits and Inspections: Conduct safety audits and inspections to identify risks proactively and provide recommendations for non-compliance.
- Monitor Safety Indicators: Track and analyse safety performance indicators to detect trends and potential problem areas, enabling proactive recommendations before issues arise.
- Participate in Incident Investigations: Conduct investigations as required to ensure investigations are conducted at a sufficient level, gathering information and implementing lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
- Assist with Training: Support the development and delivery of safety training programs.
You are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment across a broad and varied operational landscape. With practical experience in high-risk industries and a solid understanding of construction and/or electrical safety, you will work collaboratively across teams to strengthen safety culture and ensure compliance.
Your expertise includes a deep understanding of UK Health and Safety legislation, particularly the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015, as well as hands-on experience with safety management systems. You actively contribute to safety training, audits, and compliance monitoring, and engage with Business Unit safety leads to ensure alignment with governance standards.
Your resilience, confidence, and willingness to challenge unsafe behaviours make you a strong advocate for continuous improvement.
Education: A Nebosh General certificate (and or equivalent)
Experience: Health and Safety expertise in high-risk sectors, with in-depth knowledge of construction and/or electrical operations.
Desirable: Technical experience in Electrical Operations
Skills: Strong Stakeholder management and communication skills, analytical skills, and proficiency with Microsoft programs including MS PowerPoint.
Travel: Willingness to travel in the UK as required, with full driving license.
What You'll Get
- Competitive Salary: circa £55,000 per annum (dependent on capability, and experience).
- An annual performance bonus.
- 26 days holiday, plus eight statutory days and an option to buy extra holiday days
This role is offered on a permanent basis.
This role closes on 31st October however, we strongly encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
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