Senior Safety Risk & Policy Leader – Hybrid

Scotia Gas Networks; Todmorden; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joint-contribution pension 6% / 12%

Enhanced maternity & family leave

Bonus Scheme

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Virtual GP & EAP plus discounts

Job summary

Scotia Gas Networks seeks a Senior Safety Risk and Policy Manager to oversee safety risk governance across SGN Scotland, SGN South, and London operations. This senior role offers a hybrid, full-time position with occasional travel and a personal contract depending on skills and qualifications.

You will lead the Safety Risk operating model, ensure policy adoption, and deliver risk-informed recommendations. A NEBOSH Diploma and extensive risk management experience are essential.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent required.
• Deep expertise in Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Ability to translate risk findings into actionable policy.
• Experience guiding senior leadership with evidence-based insights.

Responsibilities

• Own SGN Safety Risk operating model and deploy expertise where risk is greatest.
• Oversee policy adoption and assurance outputs for high standards across the business.
• Design multi-year roadmaps for risk interventions aligned with SMS and engineering standards.
• Provide senior leadership with evidence-based insights on risk and resources.
• Lead and inspire Risk & Policy Leads to link performance with safety outcomes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Risk management

Policy governance

SMS knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma / Degree in related field

Job description

Scotia Gas Networks seeks a Senior Safety Risk and Policy Manager to oversee safety risk governance across SGN Scotland, SGN South, and London operations. This senior role offers a hybrid, full-time position with occasional travel and a personal contract depending on skills and qualifications.

You will lead the Safety Risk operating model, ensure policy adoption, and deliver risk-informed recommendations. A NEBOSH Diploma and extensive risk management experience are essential.