• Job Description

  Req#: R8491

  Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

  At Scottish Water, we believe the safety, health and wellbeing of our people and everyone we work with is fundamental to our success. We believe there is no acceptable reason for anyone to be injured or suffer ill health because of work.

  We aspire to create an environment where it is second nature for us all to consider the health and safety implications of our actions, continually improving safety standards and reducing the risk of accidents. No task is so important that we cannot take the time to do it safely. More than that, we want everyone to feel that working at Scottish Water supports their health and wellbeing and that we can apply the learning and experience gained to benefit our personal li ves and our communities. We call this going beyond zero harm .

  The Scottish Water Health and Safety team provides a vital service in Scottish Water and across our supply chain and partners to plan, deliver, measure, and continually improve H&S performance. Scottish Water ’ s Health and Safety function is structured in three teams: H&S Field Operations, H&S Systems and Compliance, and H&S Construction and Contracting, reporting to the Head of Health & Safety.

  We have made significant strides to improve the H&S services over the last five years . W e are looking for a Health and Safety professional to continue this journey and lead the H&S Field Operations team in delivering a world-class H&S service to our 2 , 500 operational and scientific teams reporting to the Head of Health & Safety.

  What you ’ ll do

  You ’ ll be part of a wider group of H&S leaders, responsible for advising and engaging with the entire business to drive up awareness, understanding and compliance with operational Health & Safety policies and procedures and build the organisational culture for Healthy and s afe working behaviours in an operational environment.

  But your core focus will be leading a team of 20 H&S specialists, who collectively cover Field Operations across Scotland – from Stranraer to Shetland. You ’ ll be expected to lead and i nspir e your team and help them deliver excellent performance with a strong focus on customer service.

  You ’ ll provide expert guidance on H&S legislation, ensuring that Scottish Water fully complies with the laws and guidelines related to our operational activity.

  You ’ ll en sure that H&S performance in Field Operations is closely tracked using lead and lag indicators and carry out H&S incident case management.

  Working with the team and with stakeholders across the business, you ’ ll c hampion a culture of continuous improvement. Expect to undertak e regular reviews, promot e innovative and cost-effective strategies for improvement, and be a lead contributor to our H&S Strategic Improvement Plan.

  What you ’ ll need

  Ideally y ou ’ ll be an experienced SHEQ professional with a track record of leading Operational H&S delivery, assurance and improvement – ideally in a similar industry, e.g . Oil & Gas, Utilities or c onstruction .

  You will have a c omprehensive knowledge and understanding of the H&S Legislation applicable to the working environment of the water industry and deploy that knowledge in leading your team and advising the business .

  Along the way , you ’ ll have acquired your NEBOSH dip loma and be a member of IOSH. Professional develop ment in this space is key, so you ’ ll actively keep up to date with legislation, trends and innovations.

  Effective communication and inter - team working is essential in this en vironment. So , you ’ ll be a confident communicator and influencer who enjoys collaborative workin g and knows how to change and reinforce behaviours.

  You ’ ll be someone who enjoys leading a nd inspiring people and can motivate and enthuse the team, embracing change and always looking for way s to improve and innovate.

  You ’ ll have sound project and management experience , with the team budget being £2m per a n nu m .

  Character is important to us. We look for people who are Bold, Responsible, Inspiring and Caring (a nd you can expect these characteristics to appear during your interview ).

  Looking out for you

  While our work is important, it ’ s not the only thing that matters. That ’ s why we en sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.

  The normal working pattern for this role is Monday to Friday, 9-5 p. m. You ’ ll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need extra time. You can also take paid time off to volunteer in your community.

  Regarding major life events, we have family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave. And for the everyday? Applications with part - time or flexible working requirements will also be considered.

  For your future, there ’ s a significant pension package (the ‘ know-what-you’ll-get-when-you-retire’ kind) and life assurance.

  As for some nice extras? You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash – handy rewards that can save money on holidays, bills, and shopping .

  The not-so-small print

  The salary for this position is negotiable.

  The role covers the whole of Scotland, so you can be based at any of our main office locations, e.g. Fairmilehead , Stepps, Dundee, Perth, and Inverness. We operate a hybrid working model, so you can expect to spend some days at home, in the office and some days out on - site visits.

  If you’re interested in this role – or know someone else who might be - we’ll accept applications until midnight on Friday 21 st June 2023 .

  A few final things worth knowing…

  Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If you’re interested in this job, but don’t tick all the boxes, apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So don’t rule yourself out!

  Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). We're also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events, like menopause. We’re very used to making adjustments, so please don’t be afraid to ask.

  As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, it’s important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us, your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you don’t already live here, you'll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.

  Finally (finally!), candidates who haven’t submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You won’t need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.

  
  We’re here to help. Ask us anything at SWRecruitment@ScottishWater.co.uk

• About the company

  Scottish Water is a statutory corporation that provides water and sewerage services across Scotland.

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