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Join a leading company in the energy transition as a Governance Advisor. You will be crucial in ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while supporting a innovative team dedicated to a sustainable future. Enjoy competitive benefits and a fast-paced environment.

Bonus opportunities

Access to 20 flexible benefits

• Significant experience in SHEQ compliance governance role.
• Strong understanding of ISO Management System Standards.
• Proficient in using compliance tools and systems.

• Support operational business in identifying compliance requirements.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive compliance strategy.
• Coordinate external audit program and manage certifications.

Strong analytical

Verbal communication

NEBOSH certificate

Office IT systems

Governance IT systems

We need everyone's positive energy and innovative thinking to lead the energy transition to net zero. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and have a range of flexible working options to suit everyone!

Governance Advisor

Here's what you'll be doing

Location: Coventry/Nottingham involving frequent nationwide travel as required.

Please note we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, apply at your earliest convenience.

At E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) UK, we are leading the way in the UK's energy transition, playing a pivotal role in achieving net zero. We specialise in delivering innovative, sustainable energy infrastructure, including heat networks that provide efficient, low-carbon heating solutions to communities and businesses. With our projects, we are reducing carbon footprints and driving forward the shift to cleaner energy. Join us and be part of a team that’s not just imagining a greener future but actively building it.

We are looking for a Governance Advisor to join our Safety, Assurance, Governance and Environment (SAGE) team as part of the wider Asset Optimisation and Governance team, supporting the EIS Operations business. You will support, facilitate and deliver compliance, governance and assurance activities and requirements associated with maintenance of Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Asset, Management systems and standards.

Key responsibilities

• Support the operational business in identifying compliance requirements associated with their activities and evaluating, achieving and maintaining compliance with the same.
• Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive compliance strategy, conducting gap analyses where required to identify and prioritise areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with operational stakeholders to embed a culture of compliance through development of clear, documented policies and procedures.
• Review and update of policies and procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory and industry standard changes.
• Lead and support in planning, development, coordination and delivery of an integrated audit plan for the operational business.
• Coordinate and manage the external audit programme and renewal of external certifications and memberships including ISO 9001/14001/45001/55001 etc.
• Identification, development, implementation and management of compliance tools and systems.
• Develop, deliver and monitor compliance reports that track compliance performance and identify emerging trends and issues.
• Analyse audit data and non-conformities to proactively identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Actively support broader EIS activities and initiatives to contribute to a robust and integrated compliance, governance and assurance framework across the organisation.

• NEBOSH certificate and significant experience working within a SHEQ compliance/governance role.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with ISO Management System Standards (e.g. 9001, 45001), including auditing and internal auditor qualification (achieved or in progress).
• Solid knowledge of SHEQ-related legislation, policies, and procedures, enabling competent and effective advice.
• Proficient in project planning, self-management, and meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and report-writing skills with the ability to interpret and present data clearly.
• Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills; confident and diplomatic in approach.
• Proficient in using Office and Governance IT systems, with the adaptability to work with system changes.

It would be great if you had

• Working towards or achieved Environmental Management qualification or IEMA foundation.
• Knowledge and experience of ISO27001 management systems.

Award-Winning Benefits : Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022 , our benefits truly stand out.

Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies : In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Lets discuss how we can work together flexibly.

Inclusive Employer : As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.

Support for Disabled Applicants : As a Disability Confident Employer , we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.

Development Opportunities : With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.

At a glance

Get in touch

If you have any questions please contact the Recruiter, melissa.newell@eonenergy.com. Please note, CV's emailed directly will not be considered.

About us

E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.

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