SHE Assurance Specialist

National Grid plc; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid Ventures in Warwick is seeking an experienced SHE Assurance Specialist on a 12-month maternity cover contract to support the delivery of Safety, Health and Environmental priorities.

You will lead 2nd line assurance across the Interconnectors portfolio, embed SHEMS, maintain action trackers, and report to stakeholders. Hybrid role; expect office presence in Warwick at least twice a week.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SHE management systems, safety and environmental standards, and operational controls.
• Experience supporting project delivery, change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 principles and their practical application.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A NEBOSH qualification, IOSH membership, or equivalent SHE experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 2nd line SHE Assurance activities across the NGV Interconnectors portfolio, focusing on high-risk activities and new standards.
• Support the implementation and embedding of SHE Management System changes across teams and sites.
• Review internal audit, inspection and assurance findings to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain action trackers and governance processes to ensure findings and risks are managed to completion.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across Operations, Projects, Construction and SHE community.
• Produce clear reports and management updates to support decision making.

Skills

SHE management systems

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

NEBOSH qualification

IOSH membership

Cority

Power BI

SharePoint

Internal auditing

Project management

Tools

Cority

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Team Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience Business Unit National Grid Ventures Requisition No. 10924 City Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA Date posted 19 August 2026

National Grid Ventures (NGV) develops, operates and invests in energy infrastructure that supports the transition to a low-carbon economy. Our Interconnectors business connects the UK to neighbouring energy markets, improving security of supply, supporting renewable energy integration and helping to deliver value for consumers.

We're currently looking for an experienced SHE Assurance Specialist professional to join the National Grid Ventures Interconnectors team on a 12 month contract to provide maternity cover and support the delivery of key Safety, Health and Environmental priorities across the business.

In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring our SHE Management System (SHEMS) continues to be effectively implemented and embedded across our operations. Working closely with operational teams, site leadership, project and construction stakeholders, and the wider SHE function, you'll help translate SHE requirements into practical actions that support safe, compliant and efficient operations.

You'll lead 2nd line assurance activities across the Interconnectors portfolio, helping to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities, while ensuring findings are effectively tracked through to completion. The role will also support the implementation of management system changes, driving engagement and understanding across the business to ensure new standards and procedures are successfully adopted.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence how SHE standards are embedded in practice, work across a diverse range of operational and project activities, and make a meaningful contribution during a key period of change and continuous improvement.

The role is hybrid with our base office in Warwick so we'd expect to see you at least twice a week in the office.

What you'll do

• Deliver 2nd line SHE Assurance activities across the NGV Interconnectors portfolio, with a focus on high-risk activities and newly introduced standards.
• Support the implementation and embedding of SHE Management System changes across operational teams and sites.
• Review internal audit, inspection and assurance findings to identify trends, risks and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain action trackers and governance processes to ensure findings, risks and improvement activities are effectively managed and driven to completion.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Operations, Projects, Construction and the wider SHE community to support key business priorities.
• Producing clear reports, communications and management updates to support decision making and performance improvement.

What you'll need

• Knowledge of SHE management systems, safety and environmental standards, and operational controls.
• Experience supporting project delivery, change management and stakeholder engagement.
• An understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 principles and their practical application.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A NEBOSH qualification, IOSH membership, or equivalent SHE experience.

It would be great if you also had;

• Knowledge of NGV Interconnectors SHEMS arrangements and operational activities.
• Experience using Cority, Power BI, SharePoint, or similar reporting and assurance systems.
• Internal auditing, management systems or project management experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience across a diverse operational portfolio, influence how SHE standards are embedded in practice, and make a meaningful contribution to National Grid Ventures during a significant period of change and improvement.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £48,374.00 -£57,012.50– dependent on capability.

• Bonus based on personal and company performance
• Competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
• Share incentive plan
• Salary sacrifice car
• Technology schemes
• Support via employee assistance lines
• Matched charity giving to name a few

More Information

This role closes on 2nd September 2025 at 23:59.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.