At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate. We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area. And we have huge ambitions. Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come. So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.Great opportunity for a HSSA Audit and Assurance Officer to join our Health, Safety, Security and Assurance team. This is a hybrid role based in our Redhill office. You will join on a salary of up to £40,000 plus benefits. The role You will be responsible for the delivery of audit and assurance programmes within SES, providing further support to the Group where required.You will have opportunity to implement an assurance strategy into SES, providing confidence over systems and standards to ensure that all our teams are equipped with information, training and competence to go HomeSafe. You will conduct regular system, task and activity-based audits across SES operational sites and offices, ensuring compliance to Health & Safety requirements, and providing feedback to SES and the Pennon Group to support continuous improvement across health and safety and the wider business operational goals.
What you’ll be doing
1. Assisting with the implementation and embedding of the Pennon HomeSafe health and safety systems
2. Planning and conducting site second-line HomeSafe audits on a rolling basis to benchmark and improve standards.
3. Ensuring compliance with operational processes, procedures, documentation and Health & Safety regulations as prescribed at a local and Group Level.
4. Reviewing documentation at Group level through to a site level ensuring that Pennon Group standards are being maintained.
5. Engaging with SES operational teams to understand their experiences and identify areas for improvement.
6. Influencing change and driving improvements across multiple locations.
7. Ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of colleagues, contractors, and visitors.
8. Documenting and tracking through to completion the audit findings, including non-conformances, observations and recommendations as prescribed by Pennon “HSSA Audit and Assurance Procedures”.
9. Preparing comprehensive audit reports and presenting findings to SES (management and stakeholders) and Pennon Management.
10. Attending SES operational meetings and monthly HSSA meetings to share findings and make sure that the HSSA Assurance program continues to align with the operational goals.
11. Liaising with external auditors as part of the three lines of defence model.
12. Undertaking second line assurance audits across the wider Pennon Group as required.
13. Producing reports to inform SES management and Pennon Group on the effectiveness of the evaluation process.
14. Working collaboratively with the HSSA field advisers and SES management to manage local risks and risk registers.
15. Assist with HomeSafe inductions
What we’re looking for
16. Experience with implementing health and safety systems across multi-disciplinary organisation.
17. Experience in auditing (ideally within health and safety) across multiple locations, with a proven track record in improving operational standards.
18. A strong ability to identify root causes and ensure that actions are adequate and sufficient to address the risks.
19. Good knowledge of management systems
20. Proficient in IT software and business systems.
21. Full UK driving licence
22. Trained to a recognised auditing qualification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001)
What's in it for you
23. We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
24. Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
25. A discretionary Bonus
26. Competitive Contributory Pension
27. Share-save Scheme
28. Various health benefits
29. Wellbeing support programmes
30. A range of Group Discounts
31. Cycle to Work Scheme
32. Financial support services
33. And plenty more!
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