UK Group Safety Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days holiday

Annual performance incentive

Generous pension scheme

Life insurance (10x salary)

Private Medical Insurance contribution

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a UK Group Safety Specialist to shape safety strategy for 30,000+ employees. You will support the UK Safety Manager, implement governance standards, and provide operational guidance across the business units.

You will conduct audits, investigate incidents when required, monitor safety indicators, and contribute to safety training and industry discussions to elevate safety performance.

Qualifications

• Nebosh General certificate or equivalent is required.
• Health and Safety expertise in high-risk sectors with construction/electrical knowledge is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to business unit safety teams on operational safety practices and Group-wide standards.
• Advise business units on operational safety and facilitate cross-group collaboration.
• Build relationships and communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS PowerPoint

Education

Nebosh General certificate

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Purpose

Join our Group Safety, Health and Wellbeing (SHW) team at National Grid, where you will play a critical role in shaping the safety strategy for over 30,000 employees. As the UK Group Safety Specialist, you will be instrumental in contributing to the implementation and development of operational Group-wide safety governance standards, policies, and assurance frameworks.

In this role, you will support the UK Safety Manager and collaborate with Safety counterparts ensuring compliance with both UK and US regulations and industry best practices. This role will assist with providing operational guidance and technical support to safety teams across diverse business units, fostering a robust safety culture.

Key responsibilities

• Support the UK Safety Manager: To provide guidance to business unit safety teams on effective operational safety practices and Group wide standards and frameworks.
• Trusted Advisor: Advising business units on operational safety and facilitating collaboration through group-wide networks to promote best practices.
• Stakeholder Management: Building strong relationships and communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Develop Resources: Create user-friendly guidance materials, toolkits and documents to enhance the Group Safety Frameworks.
• Conduct Operational Audits and Inspections: Conduct safety audits and inspections to identify risks proactively and provide recommendations for non-compliance.
• Monitor Safety Indicators: Track and analyse safety performance indicators to detect trends and potential problem areas, enabling proactive recommendations before issues arise.
• Participate in Incident Investigations: Conduct investigations as required to ensure investigations are conducted at a sufficient level, gathering information and implementing lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
• Assist with Training: Support the development and delivery of safety training programs.
• Engage in Industry Discussions: Represent National Grid in industry groups to enhance safety standards.

About you

You are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment across a broad and varied operational landscape. With practical experience in high-risk industries and a solid understanding of construction and/or electrical safety, you will work collaboratively across teams to strengthen safety culture and ensure compliance.

Your expertise includes a deep understanding of UK Health and Safety legislation, particularly the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015, as well as hands-on experience with safety management systems. You actively contribute to safety training, audits, and compliance monitoring, and engage with Business Unit safety leads to ensure alignment with governance standards.

Your resilience, confidence, and willingness to challenge unsafe behaviours make you a strong advocate for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Education: A Nebosh General certificate (and or equivalent)
• Experience: Health and Safety expertise in high-risk sectors, with in-depth knowledge of construction and/or electrical operations.
• Desirable: Technical experience in Electrical Operations
• Skills: Strong Stakeholder management and communication skills, analytical skills, and proficiency with Microsoft programs including MS PowerPoint.
• Travel: Willingness to travel in the UK as required, with full driving license.

About us

At National Grid, we’re at the heart of a major change in how energy is produced, delivered and used. We connect millions of people to the energy they need across Great Britain and the US, while investing to support a cleaner, more reliable system for the future.

Joining us means working on challenges that matter. You’ll help shape how the energy system evolves, supporting the transition to net zero while helping keep energy affordable and reliable.

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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.

What you'll get

• Competitive salary of £48,000 to £55,000
• 26 days holiday
• An annual performance incentive
• A generous pension scheme
• Life insurance at 10x basic salary
• Employer funding towards a portion of your Private Medical Insurance