Overview
In this role, you will be managing a small team to deliver our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy, and ensuring compliance with the Thames Water management system, standards, processes and procedures.
Location & Working Arrangements
Hybrid role based in Ashford (WTW) / Fobney (WTW). Regular travel to various Thames Water locations within a specified region and occasional travel to other locations within the Thames Water supply area.
Responsibilities
* Work with the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Leadership Team to develop corporate strategies and deliver Health, Safety and Wellbeing initiatives.
* Liaise with Operational Directors.
* Integrate strategy and risk management.
* Prepare and report performance data.
* Manage a team of Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisors to ensure that they deliver a high level of performance.
* Mentor and develop team members.
* Provide support, advice and/or signposting for all matters relating to HSW.
* Oversee incident reviews for significant safety reports using a Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) lens to ensure that root causes are identified and actions identified are effective.
* Visit sites and teams within the area to build relationships and ensure that HSW objectives are met.
* Undertake various ad‑hoc projects and any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager.
Working Hours
36 hours a week.
Qualifications – Essential
* NVQ6 / NEBOSH / NCRQ Diploma and a Chartered Member of IOSH.
* Full UK Driving licence.
* A passion for Health, Safety, and Wellbeing, leading by example.
* Excellent communication skills – written and verbal, and the ability to communicate with senior business leaders.
Additional Skills & Experience (Preferred)
* Technical knowledge of a related industry (utilities, infrastructure, or construction), whilst not essential, would be an advantage.
* An understanding of the principles of HOP.
* Experience in leading a team and/or building stakeholder relationships.
Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience.
* Annual Leave – 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
* Car Allowance.
* Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
* Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
* Private Medical Health Care.
* Access to a range of benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
Equal Opportunities
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We’re here to help and support.
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