Safety Culture Lead: Behavioral Change & Engagement

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Safety Culture Lead for its Devonport Royal Dockyard. The successful candidate will drive the development and implementation of a safety culture strategy, enhancing communication and performance across all levels. Ideal applicants will have experience in behavioral change initiatives, evidence-based practices, and strong facilitation skills. The role is full-time and based on-site with an excellent benefits package, including generous holidays and a matched pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Paid professional fees

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale behavioural and cultural change initiatives.
• Skilled in applying evidence-based practices and safety culture maturity models.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a safety culture strategy.
• Conduct assessments, surveys, workshops, and interviews.
• Collaborate with leadership and frontline teams to promote safety awareness.
• Work with the Learning from Experience team to analyse incidents.
• Plan and deliver seminars, training, and workshops.

Skills

Behavioral change leadership

Evidence-based practices

Data-driven improvement

Facilitation skills

Team management

Education

Degree in Psychology, Human Factors or related discipline

Job description

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Safety Culture Lead for its Devonport Royal Dockyard. The successful candidate will drive the development and implementation of a safety culture strategy, enhancing communication and performance across all levels. Ideal applicants will have experience in behavioral change initiatives, evidence-based practices, and strong facilitation skills. The role is full-time and based on-site with an excellent benefits package, including generous holidays and a matched pension scheme.