Health, Safety & Wellbeing Audit & Risk Manager

Reporting to the HSW Assurance Manager, the HSW Audit Manager will develop audit objectives, plans, and scope and manage the implementation of the agreed HSW assurance plans, manage a team of professional HSW Internal Auditors, own the KPIs, monitor and report upon performance for HSW assurance activity and provide written reports on assurance activity and agree and track to completion relevant preventative and corrective actions.

As a technical expert (formal Lead Auditor qualification), you will:

• Develop audit objectives, plans, and scope to support implementation of the agreed HSW assurance plan.
• Lead audits and direct audit team resources to ensure that the business is working to the agreed safety management system and company policies.
• Provide written reports on assurance activity evaluating the various outcomes to agree and track to completion relevant preventative and corrective actions that drive improvements in business knowledge and compliance.
• Contribute to improvements to the health and safety management system as informed by audit findings.
• Collaborate with management to monitor compliance and identify areas of improvement.
• Develop audit tools and proformas and ensure audit teams have a full understanding of their use.
• Undertake internal audit for various departments’ external accreditations – MCerts, ISO, etc.
• Oversee Thames Waters IOS45001 accreditation, ensuring pre-audits and assurance with the requirements to maintain status.
• Effectively lead the Health, Safety and Wellbeing culture of the team, as well as driving and creating an environment where good practices are a way of everyday life and total compliance is adhered to in line with Health & Safety Policy.
• Ensure an exceptional service to both our internal and external customers with early personal interventions as required.
• Manage, guide and coach a team of professionally qualified auditors.

Base Location: Field-based - covering all of the Thames Valley

Working Pattern or hours: 36 hours

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• Charted Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) or working towards
• Minimum NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or recognised equivalent
• Recognised Lead Auditor qualification in HSW
• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role, including understanding of health and safety systems
• Developed communications and diplomacy skills – written and verbal
• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team
• Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems and office software
• UK driving licence or transferable equivalent

Competitive salary from £44,000 - £58,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays). Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. 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.

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.

Thames 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.

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.

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.