Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager - Thames Water : Job Details

We are recruiting for 3 Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager roles.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.The role is primarily hybrid but will necessitate regular travel and working from various Thames Water locations throughout a specified region, with occasional travel to other locations within the Thames Water supply area.What you’ll be doing as a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager

• Work with the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Leadership Team to develop corporate strategies and deliver Health, Safety and Wellbeing initiatives.
• Liaise with Operational Directors.
• Manage corporate risks.
• 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.

Hybrid - Reading with Flex36 hours a weekWhat you should bring to the roleTo thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:

• NVQ6 / NEBOSH / NCRQ Diploma and a Chartered Member of IOSH.
• Full UK Driving license.
• 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 and experiences would be great to have/bring:

• 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 of leading a team and/or building stakeholder relationships.

What’s in it for you?

• 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 lots of benefits to help you take care of you 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.

Find out more about our benefits and perksWho are we?We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.Learn more about our purpose and valuesWorking at Thames WaterThames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.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.When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.