UK Group Safety & Compliance Lead

National Grid plc; Warwick; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Annual performance incentive

Life insurance at 10x basic salary

Pension contributions (12%)

Private medical insurance

Job summary

National Grid, a leading UK energy company, seeks a UK Group Safety Specialist to shape safety governance and drive improvements across more than 30,000 employees. You will support the UK Safety Manager, ensure compliance with UK and US regulations, and provide technical safety guidance to diverse business units.

You will develop resources, lead audits, monitor indicators, and engage with industry groups to raise safety standards. A Nebosh General certificate and UK travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Nebosh General certificate (or equivalent).
• Health and Safety expertise in high-risk sectors, with in-depth knowledge of construction and/or electrical operations.
• Desirable: Technical experience in Electrical Operations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; analytical abilities; proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to business unit safety teams on operational safety practices and Group standards.
• Advise business units on operational safety and promote best practices within group networks.
• Build relationships with stakeholders at all levels and communicate effectively.
• Create user-friendly safety guidance materials, toolkits and documents.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections, identify risks and recommend improvements for non-compliance.
• Track safety performance indicators and analyze trends to flag issues early.
• Assist with safety investigations and implement lessons learned.
• Support development and delivery of safety training programs.
• Represent National Grid in industry groups to raise safety standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

MS PowerPoint

Education

Nebosh General certificate

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Job description

National Grid, a leading UK energy company, seeks a UK Group Safety Specialist to shape safety governance and drive improvements across more than 30,000 employees. You will support the UK Safety Manager, ensure compliance with UK and US regulations, and provide technical safety guidance to diverse business units.

You will develop resources, lead audits, monitor indicators, and engage with industry groups to raise safety standards. A Nebosh General certificate and UK travel are essential.