HSQE Director

Join GRIDSERVE, a cutting-edge sustainable energy business with a compelling mission to deliver scalable solutions for climate change. We are a dynamic sustainable energy business committed to revolutionising the landscape of climate change.

At the forefront of innovation, we've pioneered the Sun-to-Wheel ecosystem, shaping the future with advanced hybrid solar + battery farms, the UK's premier electric vehicle charging infrastructure, electric vehicle leasing programs, and cutting-edge electric forecourts. Our multi-award-winning company, headquartered in the UK, thrives on sustainability, guided by core values that prioritize people, pioneering products, and environmental stewardship. GRIDSERVE believes in unlocking a better, more sustainable future. Seize the opportunity now to be part of our mission to #deliver impactful and transformative solutions.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Join GRIDSERVE as a HSQE Director who will advise the Board and liaise with the core team to ensure compliance with legal requirements and companywide policies and procedures. The successful candidate will fully understand the requirements of ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001 as well as current, pertinent legislation and best practice, preferably with a knowledge of EV Charging & Renewables. Understanding of the wider reputational and business risk associated with a leading company with exceptional brand image and taking the lead in safeguarding the company, key stakeholders, and shareholders.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

· Overall responsibility for HSQE at GRIDSERVE including direction, strategic development, performance, maintenance and applicability.

· Drive continuous improvement within HSQE, including any changes to regulations impacting on company operations, and be a champion for best practice.

· Comply with all requirements, including statutory obligations, and represent the board during any audits or investigation from external agencies.

· Overall management of the HSQE Team including setting and monitoring objectives and targets, promoting continuous improvement, and identifying learning needs and growth opportunities.

· Be ethically responsible, promote appropriate behaviours fostering collaboration and mutual support to engender a positive companywide HSQE culture.

· Ensure all board members, senior management and employees are aware of their duties, responsibilities and are competent for their roles in relation to HSQE matters.

· Assistance with all other parts of the business as and when required including process and procedure.

· Ensure lessons learnt are communicated to the company stakeholders.

· Ensuring that the business, its partners, stakeholders and supply chain comply with the company’s Integrated Management System (IMS), relevant standards and legislation.

· Ensure that management systems provide effective monitoring and reporting procedures including annual management reviews in line with ISO clauses.

· Overall responsibility for HSQE budget.

· Review HSQE performance regularly for all company activities.

· As required, lead or direct prompt investigations into non-conformances, accidents, or incidents.

· Ensure that risk management systems for health, safety and the environment are in place, effective and significant risks escalated to board level.

· Assist with developing, implementing, monitoring, and managing a risk register.

· Liaise with HR on health and wellbeing issues, supporting both them and line managers in carrying out individual risk assessments as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Required Experience

· HSQE Director with a good working knowledge in construction, operations, and maintenance.

· Developing and implementing management systems to ISO9001, 14001 & 45001 standards.

· Working within rapidly expanding national business.

· Stakeholder management and influencing at all levels including at Board.

· Ability to work on own initiative, lead and contribute to the wider team.

Required Skills

· Approachable and accessible.

· Excellent planning, organisational and time-management.

· Analytic and solution focused.

· Ability to interpret complex legislation into practical solutions.

· Flexibility - ability to travel as per business requirements.

Required Qualifications and Certifications

· Minimum NVQ L6 (or equivalent) Occupational Health and Safety

· CMIOSH

· AIEMA

Equal Opportunity Statement:

GRIDSERVE is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all individuals are treated with fairness and respect in our hiring process, regardless of gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and gender reassignment), race (including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership, or membership in any other legally protected category.

Company Culture & Values

GRIDSERVE prides itself in providing a workplace that is friendly, encourages creativity and independence, empowering each team member to work at their best. We are passionate with an entrepreneurial spirit, hard-working but always find time to ‘let our hair down’. Our Iver office is set in a private estate with lavish open grounds providing a great environment to work in.

We aim to work with Awesome people who align with our values to achieve greater results. Consider the values below and ask how well these resonate with the principles you hold:

Be Awesome We aim to delight: ‘great’ is our minimum bar

Positively Charged We are positive people who approach life and every task full of healthy energy

Synergy Seekers We have each other’s back, and appreciate that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Legacy Creators We strive to deliver positive change through strong ethics and sustainable choices

Straight Up We are open, honest, direct people who accept responsibility and sweep nothing under the carpet

Risk Mitigators We stack the odds in our favour by taking risks we have the ability to influence

Thought Leaders We have the strength and conviction to create a better path, and to follow gut instincts

Solutions Focussed We embrace problems as opportunities and focus our time and energy on solutions

Our dedication extends to fostering an inclusive environment where employees are empowered, and diversity is embraced. We encourage everyone to participate actively and respond to our commitment to equality.

Company Benefits:

Financial Benefits: competitive pay, share options, pension, life insurance, income protection, retail & entertainment discounts.

Wellbeing and Work Life Balance: 33 days annual leave inc. public holidays, remote and flexible working, generous maternity and paternity leave, excellent family cover private health, EAP, 24/7 GP access

Carbon Fighting: EV leasing salary sacrifice scheme, EV leasing referral, cycle to work scheme

Growth: a dynamic, challenging and rewarding environment with excellent learning and development resources via our top inhouse LMS and exciting career progression opportunities!

Join us in delivering a better and more sustainable future! #GRIDSERVE #TechForGood #SustainableEnergy