Hybrid Occupational Safety Advisor - Glasgow

SSE PLC; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disounts on private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Free online GP

24/7 counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity/adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE is hiring a Health and Safety role based in Scotland with a 50% office presence in Glasgow. The role reports to the Regional Health and Safety Manager and focuses on proactive safety guidance within SSEN Transmission.

Requires NEBOSH Diploma and IOSH membership preferred, with strong stakeholder skills. Flexible first options, permanent full-time, with a competitive salary and benefits package including a company car or car allowance.

Qualifications

• Graduate qualification in Occupational Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma) with proven experience in safety and risk management.
• IOSH membership preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management to enable cross-business collaboration and a high-performing safety culture.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment.
• Full UK driving licence with ability to travel to SSE sites and projects.

Responsibilities

• Support effective mitigation of risks by raising awareness and promoting a practical, professional understanding of occupational safety.
• Provide positive engagement and guidance to operational teams and supporting directorates to fulfil responsibilities under UK health and safety legislation.
• Help managers and teams manage workplace health and safety risks with proportionate controls understood and embedded into safe working practices.
• Develop relationships across SSEN Transmission and SSE Group, promoting the Safety Licence principle: if it's not safe, we don't do it.
• Contribute to development and application of the SHW Management System, including training and monitoring health and safety performance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk assessment

Occupational safety

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

SSE is hiring a Health and Safety role based in Scotland with a 50% office presence in Glasgow. The role reports to the Regional Health and Safety Manager and focuses on proactive safety guidance within SSEN Transmission.

Requires NEBOSH Diploma and IOSH membership preferred, with strong stakeholder skills. Flexible first options, permanent full-time, with a competitive salary and benefits package including a company car or car allowance.