Overview
As Safety Risk and Policy Leader, you will develop and govern safety policies and risk controls to support high-risk work across SGN, with emphasis on contractor safety. You will implement assurance frameworks, monitor regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement using incident data. You’ll work with stakeholders to embed a strong safety culture and lead investigations and preventive actions. This role offers meaningful impact across gas safety and risk management.
Pay / Benefits
- Joint-contribution pension 12% total
- Enhanced maternity and family leave
- Life assurance
- HolidayPlus
- Virtual GP
- Employee Assistance Programme
Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and maintain health and safety policies aligned to regulatory standards and risk priorities
- Identify and manage operational risks within specialist areas and implement effective controls
- Monitor compliance via audits, inspections, and assurance activities
- Provide guidance and training to operational and leadership teams
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis to drive corrective actions
- Collaborate with stakeholders to embed safety culture and support change management
- Produce regular performance reports with trends and insights for strategic safety improvements
Key requirements
- Recognised health and safety qualification or equivalent knowledge
- Knowledge or experience in PPE, confined spaces, excavation, COSHH and working at height
- Understanding of regulations such as PUWER, LOLER, CDM, NRSWA or ability to apply them practically
- Experience supporting risk assessments, investigations, and control measures implementation
- Ability to work with contractors and monitor compliance with standards
- Experience contributing to safety policies and safe working practices
- Background in gas, utilities, or high-risk environments with several years of relevant experience
- Experience managing changing priority risk categories across Contractor management and other areas
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Clear communication and training delivery
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Risk assessment
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Policy development and governance
Contractor Safety Risk and Policy Lead in Horley employer: Scotia Gas Networks
SGN is an award-winning employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a hybrid work model in the vibrant area of Farringdon. With a strong focus on inclusivity, competitive benefits such as enhanced family leave, and opportunities to lead transformative projects, SGN fosters a collaborative culture where every team member contributes to delivering safety and comfort to millions. Join us to be part of a pioneering organisation committed to innovation and sustainability in the energy sector.
