About the role
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Partner to join our Safety Team and play a central role in delivering the Port’s mission of “looking after everyone and everything.” In this influential role you will provide expert Health & Safety advice, practical solutions and strong leadership across a rotating portfolio of operational and functional areas. You will help shape and implement our Port-wide H&S Strategy, partner with leaders at all levels, and drive a positive, data‑informed safety culture that empowers people to take personal responsibility for safety. This is a dynamic, high‑impact position that blends strategic thinking with hands‑on operational engagement, ideal for someone who thrives in complex, mixed‑risk, multi‑activity environments.
What you’ll do
* Partner with operational & functional leaders to improve safety performance.
* Advise on H&S risk, governance and compliance.
* Lead investigations, audits, reporting and continuous improvement.
* Support emergency planning, contractor management & critical risk controls.
* Deliver training, coaching and cultural development.
* Contribute to the ISO 45001 management system and strategic safety initiatives.
Requirements
* NEBOSH Diploma / NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent).
* Proven H&S experience in operational, high risk or complex environments.
* Working knowledge of ISO 45001.
* Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation.
* Experience conducting thorough incident investigations and audits.
* Pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach to risk.
* Ability to work flexibly across varied environments.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Degree in H&S, construction, engineering or similar.
* Experience in Port, Marine or Cargo operations.
* Experience with contractor management and CDM Regulations.
* Trained in Continuous Improvement.
* Experience in behavioural safety.
* Ability to use AI and digital tools to help drive behavioural change.
* Right to work in the UK.
Benefits
* 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
* Birthday leave
* Generous contributory pension scheme
* Discretionary annual bonus scheme
* Private Health Care
* Life assurance
* Employee assistance programme
* 3rd party discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Benefits and reward platform
* Free Parking
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Salary: £45k.
We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is looking after each other and respected, included and able to perform at their best.
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