Join DP World as a Health & Safety Manager at Southampton Port Lead the development, implementation, and management of health and safety programs to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to integrate health and safety practices into everyday operations, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, while fostering a culture of proactive safety. Report directly to our Director – HSE UK and make a significant impact.
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
we are helping to lead the future of global trade. We have an exciting new opportunity at DP World within our Health & Safety team. We are recruiting a Health & Safety Manager to report to our Director – HSE UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and management of health and safety programs and initiatives to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
Lead and guide the Health & Safety team, including Business Partners, H&S Advisors, and apprentices.
Foster professional growth through coaching and support.
Ensure effective implementation and advocacy for health and safety standards.
Decision-Making and Risk Management
Make key decisions on health and safety risks and interventions.
Use data and risk assessments to inform decisions.
Balance safety priorities with operational needs.
Collaboration and Risk Mitigation
Work with cross-functional teams to identify health and safety risks.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Align safety protocols with business goals and legal requirements.
Partner with HR to engage employees in health and safety programs.
Encourage employee participation in health and safety initiatives.
Data-Driven Improvements
Analyse health and safety data and performance metrics.
Recommend improvements based on data insights.
Drive continuous health and safety enhancements.
Policy Development and Compliance
Develop and implement health and safety policies.
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
Promote high standards of health and safety practices.
Strategic Projects and Leadership
Collaborate with leadership on strategic health and safety projects.
Lead cross-functional teams to address health and safety challenges.
Improve compliance and evolve the safety culture.
Training and Development
Guide the development of training plans to minimize risk.
Improve safety knowledge across the organization.
Ensure effective training implementation.
External Networking and Collaboration
Build relationships with external stakeholders and safety organizations.
Stay informed of health and safety developments.
Introduce new technologies to improve safety performance.
Oversee investigations into health and safety incidents.
A degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
~5+ years proven experience in health and safety management, with a solid understanding of health and safety regulations, risk management, and industry best practices.
~ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software.
Compensation
We offer a market competitive compensation package.
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies.