Health and Safety governance lead

Overall Purpose of job To lead and ensure effective implementation of the health and safety governance framework across the organisation , from Board and Exec level through to operational committees. To provide senior strategic oversight of the communication of health and safety performance, driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation across all levels of the business. To ensure that the CSO operates with focus, clarity and strategic effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Lead the Health and Safety Governance Framework Ensure the effective implementation and continuous improvement of the health and safety governance ecosystem, maintaining clear alignment from Board level through to operational committees. Attend H S Board and Executive Committee meetings to support the Chief Safety Officer to capture meeting outcomes and provide advice and support to CSO. Work with the Company Secretary to ensure minutes and actions are adequately captured for Board and Executive Committees Strategic Planning and Risk Management Proactively plan governance agendas and align them with organisational risk priorities, ensuring that key risks are identified, discussed, and escalated appropriately. Provide strategic advice and support to CSO, shaping reports, priorities, initiatives and key decisions Performance Monitoring and Reporting Prepare and maintain performance papers on behalf of the Chief Safety Officer. Oversee and review the collection, analysis, and presentation of health and safety performance data, providing clear and actionable insights for executive and board reporting. Ensure appropriate review and sign off of all submissions including from the wider Executive. Escalate risks and concerns to CSO in a timely manner, resolving issues with SHE Leadership Team where possible and reducing bottlenecks. Delivery of Health and Safety Strategic Initiatives Coordinate and monitor the delivery of the company’s health and safety strategic plan, working closely with the Senior Leadership team to ensure objectives and milestones are met and risks are flagged and managed. Maintain oversight of all significant ongoing initiatives for which the safety SLT are responsible for, flagging any risks when appropriate. Stakeholder Management and Compliance Managing high-level relationships with various stakeholders across the business to ensure effective cross-departmental governance and priorities. Liaise directly with Executive level colleagues to ensure they are sighted on key H S governance items and decisions, and action their feedback on Board submissions.