Policy and Standards Manager - HSEQ

Description:

Description

A new exciting role within the central HSEQ team has become available, to meet the needs of the HSEQ Management System during a time of business growth. 

As the Policy and Standards Manager (HSEQ) , you will report the Group Head of HSEQ and will be responsible for developing, maintaining and updating Group HSEQ policies and standards, ensuring these are effectively communicated throughout the Network Plus Group. 

You will manage the HSEQ Management System Coordinator, ensuring that critical document control is maintained across the Group HSEQ.  
This role will require considerable engagement and consultation with our stakeholders across all areas of the business ensuring that Group HSEQ standards and requirements are fit for purpose. 

You will have a passion for ensuring exceptional levels of health, safety, environment and quality standards are delivered across Network Plus.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage plans to deliver initiatives relating to policy standards and accreditations to meet HSEQ targets and objectives.

Develop, structure and manage the overarching integrated HSEQ Management System Framework for the organisation.

Update and maintain a suite of technical fit for purpose Group HSEQ policy & standards for the organisation to work to.

Managing and maintaining the legal register with consultation and co-ordination with key stakeholders

Engage and consult stakeholders across the organisation to ensure fit for purpose procedures are established.

Manage and oversee the maintenance of external accreditations ensuring timelines are met. 

Provide input to comprehensive management reports in line with the HSEQ reporting structure.

Driving continual improvement of the HSEQ Management system to enhance compliance, efficiency and operational performance.

Managing competency and awareness relating to the HSEQ policies and standards.

Support internal and external audits relating to the HSEQ Management System.

Lead, coach and develop direct reports to ensure effective performance and professional growth.

Monitoring changes in legislation and industry best practice.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential
Experience in a similar HSEQ leadership role

Health, Safety & Environment Qualification e.g. NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)  

Working knowledge of developing and implementing ISO 45001, 14001 & 90001

Working knowledge of CDM requirements for Principal Designer and Principal Contractor

Demonstrable Project Management Capability

Proven experience of managing and developing a team 

Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable
Utilities experience 

Chartered Practitioner (or working towards)

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances