We need everyone's positive energy and innovative thinking to lead the energy transition to net zero. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and have a range of flexible working options to suit everyone! We are looking for a HSSE Governance Lead on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

HSSE Governance Lead

Here's what you'll be doing

Location: Home Based with regular travel to our and customer sites
Salary: £51,620 - £65,907 + Company Car / Allowance
12 Month Fixed Term Contract

As an HSSE Governance Lead at E.ON Next you will be supporting safe working practices and HSSE regulatory compliance for our domestic energy efficiency solutions. The areas you will cover will span across field and office environments, with a focus on contractor assurance.

You will be responsible for maintaining the HSSE management system, managing end to end business adherence and ensuring traceability to all activities completed within the business and by contracted parties. You will also be responsible for implementing and maintaining and effective communication strategy throughout the business to both employees and our contractor partners. Using your expertise and experience you will build your understanding of the business structure and activities within our Obligation Delivery (OD) area in order to provide your expertise on matters relating to HSSE.

Here's what else you’ll be doing

• Manage the HSSE management system in line with ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and any other relevant standards.
• Lead on a programme of contractor site monitoring, managing both internal and external resource.
• Lead a team of ECO HSSE Advisors who undertake monitoring and engagement of contractor partners.
• Perform regular audits and reviews of documentation to ensure compliance with legal requirements and those set out within the management system.
• Own and manage OD’s HSSE legal register
• Establish key internal stakeholder relationships to keep informed of business changes, new processes, future plans and changes to ensure HSSE is considered in implementation.
• Manage the incident, investigation and risk management platforms for Obligation Delivery. Utilise these systems to maintain accurate records, complete statistical analysis.
• Align HSSE risk management with commercial risk management.
• Support the business with contractor selection and tendering for third party work where required.
• Lead on internal and external audits.

What we need from you

• A detailed understanding of relevant current SHE legislation and standards.
• Experience in managing external accreditations for HSSE management systems (for example ISO 45001).
• Knowledge of current policies and procedures which affect the HSSE management including gas, electrical and insulation safety standards.
• Demonstratable experience in training, presentation, coaching and facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to provide new and creative solutions to problems whilst also challenging established thinking.
• Proven ability to identify and analyse situations by isolating key issues, evaluating relevant data and drawing appropriate conclusions.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to filter complex issues into a simple form.

Here’s what you need to know

• Award-Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds.
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year—recognising our inclusive, people-first culture.
• Support at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
• Accessible & Supportive - As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
• Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.

At a glance

Reference no.: 237758Closing date: 13/07/2025 Salary: £51,620 - £65,907 + Company Car / Allowance

Get in touch

For more information about this role please contact the recruiter paul.winter@eonenergy.com

About us

E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.

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It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.

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