Head of HSE Shared Services
Location: Great Britain – Travel to Larbert / Warrington / Leicester when required
Salary – Up to £80,000 + Bonus + Car Package + PMI + Income Protection + Life
Assurance
A little bit about us
At DCC Energy GB, we’re playing a leading role in the UK’s energy transition.
Following DCC Plc’s strategic decision to focus exclusively on its Energy business, we’re
focused on building a more connected, agile and sustainable organisation that supports
customers, communities and businesses across Great Britain.
Through our market-leading businesses, including Flogas Britain, Certas Energy, Mobility
and Energy Management Services, we deliver essential energy solutions while helping
customers transition towards lower-carbon alternatives.
Safety, governance and operational excellence are at the heart of everything we do. As we
continue to evolve and grow, we’re looking for an experienced HSE leader to help
strengthen our governance framework, enhance organisational assurance and support a
culture of continuous improvement across DCC Energy GB.
What’s the role?
We’re looking for a Head of HSE Shared Services to provide strategic leadership and
oversight of DCC Energy GB’s Integrated Management Systems (IMS), HSE governance
and assurance arrangements.
Reporting to the HSE Director and operating as a key member of the HSE Leadership
Team, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our management systems remain effective,
risk-based and aligned to legal, regulatory and industry requirements. You’ll help drive
continual improvement, strengthen assurance activities and provide valuable insight that
supports informed decision-making at the highest levels of the organisation.
This is a highly visible leadership role that combines governance, assurance, compliance,
systems management, data insight and stakeholder engagement across a complex and
diverse operational environment.
What you’ll be doing
Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
• Lead the ongoing development, alignment and continual improvement of DCC Energy GB’s Integrated Management System.
• Ensure management systems remain aligned with legal requirements, business needs, ISO standards and industry best practice.
• Oversee governance processes for document control, competency frameworks
and training requirements.• Lead the Management Review process, providing clear insight into risks, opportunities, trends and system performance.
• Support sustainability, governance and reporting requirements through the
provision of accurate HSE data and insights.
HSE Assurance & Governance
• Lead the HSE assurance framework across DCC Energy GB.
• Plan and coordinate internal audit programmes, inspections, safety tours and deep-dive assurance reviews.
• Develop risk-based assurance methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Coordinate external audits, including ISO certification audits and third-party reviews.
• Monitor progress against corrective actions and drive continuous improvement across the organisation
Data, Reporting & Assurance Intelligence
• Develop and enhance audit dashboards, trend analysis tools and governance
reporting.
• Analyse assurance findings and performance data to identify trends and emerging
risks.
• Provide meaningful insight to senior leaders that supports risk-based decision
making.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy and integrity of governance and assurance data.
Leadership & Collaboration
• Build strong relationships across Operations, Engineering, Legal, HR, Finance and
wider business functions.
• Coach and support leaders, managers and SMEs on governance, assurance and
management system requirements.
• Promote HSE culture, leadership visibility and organisational learning.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on governance, assurance and
compliance matters.
Corporate Risk & Shared Services Oversight
• Provide governance for contractor assurance activities.
• Oversee development and governance of HSE systems, including Cority.
• Support emergency response planning and business continuity governance.
• Oversee insurance claims governance, trend analysis and risk learning activities.
• Coordinate HSE communications and engagement initiatives across the
business.
What you’ll bring
Essential Experience
• Significant experience in HSE governance, assurance, management systems or
compliance leadership roles.
• Proven experience planning, delivering and reporting assurance activities within a
complex operational environment.
• Strong understanding of HSE legislation, management system principles and risk-
based governance.
• Experience analysing data and presenting findings and recommendations to
senior leaders.
• Experience influencing stakeholders across multiple levels of an organisation.
• Strong report writing, governance and communication skills.
Essential Qualifications
Suitable audit qualifications or certifications such as:
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
or equivalent auditing qualifications
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a leader who brings:
• Strong governance and assurance expertise.
• Strategic thinking and sound judgement.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence to influence and challenge constructively.
• High levels of integrity and credibility.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for continuous improvement and organisational learning.
• A collaborative approach that drives engagement and positive outcomes
What’s in it for you?
This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in shaping HSE governance and
assurance across one of the UK’s largest energy businesses.
You’ll influence strategic decision-making, support a culture of continuous improvement
and help ensure DCC Energy GB continues to operate to the highest standards of safety,
compliance and operational excellence.If you’re ready to play a key role in strengthening governance, assurance and organisational performance, we’d love to hear from you.
A Place Where Everyone Belongs
At DCC Energy GB, we’re building a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is
embedded and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
We know that great ideas, innovation and business success come from bringing together
talented people with different skills, experiences and perspectives. That’s why we’re
committed to attracting, developing and retaining colleagues from all backgrounds and
creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all
suitably qualified candidates. If there’s anything we can do to support you throughout the
recruitment process, please let us know
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