Location
Hybrid – Kidlington

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience

About the Role
In this role, you will help deliver our Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Strategy whilst assuring compliance with the Thames Water Management System, Standards, Processes, and Procedures. The role is primarily field-based, with some hybrid working, requiring frequent travel generally within a specified region and occasionally throughout the wider Thames Water supply area.

You will lead site assurance visits to verify compliance against legal and Thames Water standards, procedures, and processes. Supporting stakeholders by providing relevant HSW performance data and promoting HSW initiatives through performance meetings will be key.

You will advise stakeholders and contractors on HSW matters, including compliance with applicable legislation, industry best practice, and Thames Water Management System requirements, liaising with Enforcing Authorities and professional groups. You will lead high-risk incident investigations and support stakeholders in completing low-risk incident investigations, identifying non-compliance, root causes, and risks, with action plans agreed with site management.

Verifying incidents, actions, and safety observations are tracked to closure in a timely manner to avoid overdue items will be essential. You will support stakeholders in identifying training requirements and review and monitor Training Safety Records (TSRs). Building collaborative relationships with stakeholders and contractors to review and maintain performance and drive continuous improvement is a core part of this role.

Additionally, you will lead or support individual ad-hoc projects as directed, aligned with current business needs and priorities.

Experience
Proven understanding of UK Safety, Health and Wellbeing legislation. Experience in operational environments such as utilities, infrastructure, transport, manufacturing, or construction is advantageous but not essential.

About you
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Full UK driving licence is required. Strong interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and contractors. Ability to lead investigations and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Qualifications
NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent, or the ability to demonstrate significant experience in an operational environment. Candidates with excellent and relevant operational experience will be supported to obtain relevant qualifications to achieve CMIOSH or equivalent.