Director of Health and Safety (Operations)

CompanySGN

LocationAshford, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/16/2026

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Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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Description

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

REQ5295

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 also work closely with senior members of the Operations function, with a dotted line into the COO and Operations Leadership Team.

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.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…

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, are audit ready and follow best practise, adhering to CDM regulations
Support the CSO in 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 practise
Active strategic driver of safety as a culture across the business, particularly driving safety maturity within Operations

What You Will Need

At least 15 years experience in Health and Safety, with significant senior leadership experience in highly regulated and high-risk industries
A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and Chartered membership of IOSH (CMIOSH)

Proven ability to lead multiple SHE functions, delivering service excellence through high performing and high impact teams

Proven experience leading multiple SHE functions and delivering service excellence

Excellent knowledge of UK safety and environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks with good understanding of CDM regulations

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 in to our Head Office in Farringdon, London

Not sure you meet every requirement?

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.

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.

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