At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety culture and develop competency frameworks for a high-performance materials company.
- Company: Victrex, a leader in high-performance materials with a commitment to safety and improvement.
- Benefits: Collaborative work environment, opportunities for influence, and professional development.
- Other info: Diverse workplace that values community and encourages applications from everyone.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and people development in a forward-thinking company.
- Qualifications: SHE expertise, strong communication skills, and experience in training or competency frameworks.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
At Victrex, we’re proud to create world‑leading high‑performance materials and are committed to a safe, capable and continuously improving workplace. We are looking for a SHE & Competency Development Lead to shape our safety culture and develop our people.
About the role
In this unique role you will combine Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) expertise with learning and capability development. You will work closely with site leaders, managers and frontline teams to ensure safe operations, regulatory compliance and a proactive safety culture. You will lead the development of competency frameworks, support SHE compliance and drive a positive safety culture across your area.
What you’ll be doing:
- Providing expert SHE guidance and support to managers and operational teams
- Supporting audits, inspections, incident investigations and safety reviews
- Implementing SHE programmes to meet internal standards and regulatory requirements
- Ensuring effective risk assessments and driving timely corrective actions
- Designing and delivering competency frameworks and training programmes
- Assessing workforce capability and building development plans to close skills gaps
- Leading and developing apprenticeship programmes, including mentoring and oversight
- Managing relationships with training providers and external stakeholders
What we’re looking for:
- A recognised qualification in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of current and emerging SHE legislation
- Experience developing and delivering training or competency frameworks
- The ability to analyse skills gaps and implement development plans
- Experience supporting audits, inspections or investigations
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- A data‑led approach to decision making
Desirable:
- Engineering qualification (HNC or above)
- Assessor or training qualifications
- Experience supporting apprenticeships or structured development programmes
Why join Victrex:
- Shape how we work and develop people
- Influence culture, capability and compliance
- Work in a collaborative, forward‑thinking manufacturing environment
If you’re passionate about driving safety excellence while developing people and capability, we’d love to hear from you. Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.
SHE & Competency Development Lead in Rawmarsh employer: Victrex Manufacturing Limited
At Victrex, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment where safety and employee development are at the forefront. As a SHE & Competency Development Lead, you will have the unique opportunity to shape our safety culture while driving meaningful growth for our people through tailored training programmes and competency frameworks. With a commitment to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance, Victrex offers a supportive atmosphere that values diversity and encourages professional advancement.
Contact Details:
Victrex Manufacturing Limited Recruitment Team
