Director of SHE (Operations)

Across SGN Footprint | Competitive Package

Full Time | Hybrid working – Regular travel across SGN footprint and to London is required

Competitive pension scheme – Enhanced maternity / paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Bonus Scheme – BUPA Healthcare - Cycle2work Scheme & more

REQ 5295

Overview

We are looking for a Director of SHE Operations to provide strategic leadership and governance across the Safety, Health & Environmental operations at SGN. Reporting to the Chief Safety Officer, you will be critical to driving forward safety standards, high performance and pushing a Zero Harm ethos in operations across SGN. You will be leading across the SHE Transmission, SHE Distribution Environment and Property areas to ensure alignment, assurance and continual improvement. As a key bridge between operational SHE delivery and strategic safety leadership, your focus will be on ensuring regulatory compliance, operational excellence and a prioritised culture of safety and care.

Responsibilities

• Lead SHE operations across Transmission, Distribution and Contract Partners providing a consistent, high-performance approach to safety, risk control and environmental protection in line with SGN’s Zero Harm initiative.
• Provide expert leadership on SHE policy, governance and regulatory compliance, ensuring SGN meets legal compliance, is audit ready and follows best practice.
• Support the CSO in executive and regulatory reporting, governance forums and play a critical role in crisis response.
• Mentor and develop a robust senior SHE team, ensuring a high performing and collaborative leadership team.
• Maintain positive relationships with regulators (HSE) and other industry bodies to protect SGN and influence best practice.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years experience in Health and Safety, with significant senior leadership experience in highly regulated and high-risk industries.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and Chartered membership of IOSH (CMIOSH).
• Proven ability to lead multiple SHE functions, delivering service excellence through high-performing teams.
• Excellent knowledge of UK safety and environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrate success in driving culture change and continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.
• Excellent high-level problem solving skills, navigating non-routine and complex issues, devising solutions through analysis, experience and knowledge.

Regular travel will be required as part of this role, including to our Head Office in Farringdon, London.

Why SGN?

SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting‑edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm.

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

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