Health And Safety Manager

DP World Southampton, England, United Kingdom

DP World Southampton, England, United Kingdom

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Join DP World as a Health & Safety Manager at Southampton Port

Lead the development, implementation, and management of health and safety programs to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to integrate health and safety practices into everyday operations, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, while fostering a culture of proactive safety. Report directly to our Director – HSE UK and make a significant impact.

Location: Southampton Port

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

At DP World, we don’t just move cargo; we are helping to lead the future of global trade. We create an end-to-end supply chain, moving goods from factory floor to customer door, and with every container and every delivery, we make a real difference to people and businesses across the world.

About the Role

We have an exciting new opportunity at DP World within our Health & Safety team. We are recruiting a Health & Safety Manager to report to our Director – HSE UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and management of health and safety programs and initiatives to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.

How You Will Contribute

Leadership and Mentorship

• Lead and guide the Health & Safety team, including Business Partners, H&S Advisors, and apprentices.
• Foster professional growth through coaching and support.
• Ensure effective implementation and advocacy for health and safety standards.

Decision-Making and Risk Management

• Make key decisions on health and safety risks and interventions.
• Use data and risk assessments to inform decisions.
• Balance safety priorities with operational needs.

Collaboration and Risk Mitigation

• Work with cross-functional teams to identify health and safety risks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Align safety protocols with business goals and legal requirements.

Employee Engagement

• Partner with HR to engage employees in health and safety programs.
• Create a supportive and empowered work environment.
• Encourage employee participation in health and safety initiatives.

Data-Driven Improvements

• Analyse health and safety data and performance metrics.
• Recommend improvements based on data insights.
• Drive continuous health and safety enhancements.

Policy Development and Compliance

• Develop and implement health and safety policies.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Promote high standards of health and safety practices.

Strategic Projects and Leadership

• Collaborate with leadership on strategic health and safety projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams to address health and safety challenges.
• Improve compliance and evolve the safety culture.

Training and Development

• Guide the development of training plans to minimize risk.
• Improve safety knowledge across the organization.

External Networking and Collaboration

• Build relationships with external stakeholders and safety organizations.
• Stay informed of health and safety developments.
• Introduce new technologies to improve safety performance.

Support Investigations and Corrective Actions

• Oversee investigations into health and safety incidents.
• Ensure root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented.
• Share lessons learned to prevent future incidents.

What you will bring

• A degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
• 5+ years proven experience in health and safety management, with a solid understanding of health and safety regulations, risk management, and industry best practices.
• Strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, leadership, and employee representatives.
• Proactive approach to handling competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software.

Compensation

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