Senior Safety Advisor

In this role, you're part of the driving force behind JLR’s success. Helping steer operational excellence across our corporate teams, from governance to talent – you’ll be at the epicentre of the business. Your contributions will transform our iconic brands and shape the future of modern luxury. Become part of a global business and create exceptional.

As a Senior Safety Advisor here at JLR, you’ll play a critical role in enabling the safe delivery of JLR's manufacturing operations by providing expert health, safety and wellbeing leadership across Propulsion Operations. Working closely with operational leaders, engineering teams, project teams and contractors, the role will drive continued legal compliance, risk reduction and continuous improvement whilst supporting the delivery of business objectives and ultimately our ambition of Zero Harm. The successful candidate will influence decision-making at technology levels, promote a positive safety culture and ensure the effective implementation and continuous development of JLR’s Safety Management System.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, no two days are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it’s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organisation. Here’s what to expect:

• Provide competent health and safety advice to support manufacturing operational teams
• Support leaders in meeting their statutory duties and company standards regarding health and safety management
• Apply working knowledge of key H&S practices, best practices and industry knowledge when advising and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders and customers
• Conduct health and safety audits, inspections and compliance reviews, ensuring findings are communicated effectively and actions are completed
• Support the implementation and maintenance of health and safety policies, procedures and standards aligned to legal requirements and ISO 45001 principles
• Analyse safety performance data and trends to identify opportunities for risk reduction and performance improvement
• Work with cross functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives in the management of Health and Safety as directed, learning from statistical data

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety)
• Certified Membership of institute of Occupational Safety & Health (CMIOSH) or working towards
• Previous operational experience in Health and Safety operating at a similar level in a large organisation
• Strong working knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation (and associated regulatory requirements), and proven experience of applying that knowledge practically in a manufacturing environment
• Experience of conducting incident investigations using recognised root cause analysis methodologies
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and safety reporting systems

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance-related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.