We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.
A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West’s electricity network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.
We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.
Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.
Our Role
As a Safety, Health and Environment Business Partner you will maintain expert knowledge of current health & safety legislation and provide sound advice to the business on SHE issues whilst assisting in the implementation of the SHE strategy within CML.
CML are committed to providing value added power engineering services to private network owners, embedded generation investors and carbon reducing organisations.
You will work as part of the SP ENWL safety team, working closely with the CML leadership team to drive the H&S strategy within the business and to ensure consistency and compliance with business H&S policies and procedures.
There will be travel required as part of this role both within and outside of the North West to support CML projects.
What We’re Looking For
As a Safety, Health and Environment Business Partner, you can expect to:
- Provide professional, competent and timely SHE advice
- Assist the implementation of the SHE strategy
- Support the achievement of ENWL targets by review of performance data and implementation of initiatives
- Support/coach line managers with the implementation of SHE risk controls to drive continual performance improvement
- Support resolution of day to day operational SHE concerns making recommendations for changes to the safe systems of work to address ongoing risk concerns
- Assist line managers with incident investigations
- Undertake monitoring of operational SHE performance making recommendations to address performance issues
- Development of SHE communications
Role
To be successful in this role, you will need to hold a recognised Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH National Diploma, NEBOSH General Certificate, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent). You will also require the following:
- Detailed knowledge of current H&S legislation
- Knowledge of SHE management systems
- Competent with Microsoft software packages
- Good organisational / communication skills to produce concise information
- Ability to prioritise, work to tight deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels
- Self-motivated and able to drive behaviour to motivate others
What We’re Offering
As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:
- An annual bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
- Private Healthcare
- An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
- A market-leading contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.
Our people are important to us and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.
Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at [email protected] or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)
Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.
