Senior Safety Risk and Policy Manager
Across SGN Patch (SGN Scotland & SGN South) & London, Farringdon | Personal Contract (dependent on skills and qualifications)
Full Time | Hybrid with occasional travel
Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Bonus Scheme - Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.
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As our Senior Risk & Policy Manager, you’ll provide the strategic oversight needed to keep our Safety Risk, Policy & Business Partnering capability sharp and impactful. You won’t just be managing policies, you’ll be the architect of our risk-based resource deployment, ensuring that every safety intervention is prioritised, aligned with our Safety Management System (SMS), and delivers measurable risk reduction across the board.
We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…
- Strategic leadership by taking full ownership of the SGN Safety Risk operating model, ensuring we deploy our expertise where the risk is greatest.
- Overseeing policy adoption and assurance outputs to ensure consistent, high-standard safety domains across the entire business.
- Designing and delivering a multi-year roadmap for specialist risk interventions that align perfectly with our SMS and engineering standards.
- Providing senior leadership with evidence-based insights on risk, resource allocation, and the systemic improvements needed to keep us evolving.
- Leading and inspiring our Risk & Policy Leads, ensuring their performance is directly tied to our strategic safety outcomes.
What you will need
- NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent) & Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Risk Management or related discipline – or significant equivalent working experience
- Deep expertise in Safety Management Systems (SMS), specifically policy governance and assurance
- A mastery of risk-based prioritisation and scoring to guide strategic resource allocation
- The ability to translate complex assurance findings into actionable policy or treatment plans
- High-level influencing skills, with the confidence to advise and challenge senior leadership using evidence-based insights
- 6+ years’ experience in high-risk, regulated industries (Gas or Utilities experience is highly advantageous)
- A proven track record of leading strategic safety or enterprise-level risk programmes
- Experience managing senior specialists and navigating third-party safety resource partnerships
- Direct experience embedding assurance insights into SMS and risk framework improvements
Not sure you meet every requirement?
Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.
Why SGN?
SGN leads pioneering research and development for a energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.
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Senior Safety Risk and Policy Manager in London employer: SGN Careers
At SGN, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning employer that champions inclusivity and accessibility, making it a fantastic place for an OT Vulnerability Analyst to thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive benefits including a joint-contribution pension, enhanced family leave, and a supportive work culture that values diverse perspectives. Located in Walton Park, our commitment to pioneering research and development in the energy sector ensures that every team member plays a vital role in delivering safety and comfort to homes and businesses.
