Health & Safety Manager for Pod managing HS&E systems and ensuring compliance in the EV sector. Fostering safety culture and leading a dedicated team to optimize operations.
Responsibilities
Own the HS&E Management System and Policies - you’ll maintain, monitor, and continuously improve our HS&E framework, including incident reporting, investigation, and risk management across the business
Drive a World-Class HS&E Culture - you’ll champion safety leadership across Pod and be recognised as an influential voice in the EV industry
Legal Compliance - you’ll ensure the company remains compliant with all relevant health and safety legislation and standards; prepare and oversee internal audits and readiness for external audits
Accreditations & Certifications - you’ll obtain and maintain relevant HS&E accreditations for the business, ensuring policies and practices meet external benchmarks
Hold & Evolve Technical Standards - you’ll define and enforce the electrical technical standards for installation and maintenance teams, partnering with operations to embed best practice
Training & Competence- you’ll ensure industry-leading training is delivered on technical processes and procedures; track competence, refresher cycles, and learning outcomes
Risk Identification & Mitigation - you’ll guide business unit heads to develop HS&E risk mitigation plans across all departments and activities
Stakeholder Engagement - you’ll build trusted relationships with internal leaders, suppliers, regulatory and government bodies; act as Pod’s HS&E voice externally.
Lead a High Impact HS&E Team - you’ll motivate, inspire, and remove barriers so your function “punches above its weight” across a broad set of responsibilities
Continuous Improvement - you’ll identify, develop, and implement process improvements that strengthen controls and optimise HS&E operations
Requirements
Proven HS&E delivery and a strong track record of continuous improvement within safety functions (direct HS&E experience advantageous but not strictly required)
Industry experience in Electric Vehicles, Field Operations, and/or Construction & Design Management (CDM) is an advantage
Senior‑level influence - ability to engage credibly with executives, regulators, and external partners
Professional standing - Chartered Membership of IOSH (or willingness to obtain)
Leadership that inspires - a collaborative leader who develops people and works cross‑functionally to deliver great outcomes for colleagues and customers
Strong analytical, organisational, and time‑management skills; comfortable operating autonomously and at pace.
Benefits
Company Car
Free Pod Point Charger
Access for you and up to 5 family/friends to the 'UnMind' wellbeing platform
Flexible hybrid working model (8-12 days in our London office, per month)
Work abroad for up to 20 days per year
Family & friend discount scheme
25 days holiday (plus flexible Bank Holiday scheme)
Very generous parental and family leave
Pension scheme with a 4.5% matched contribution
Eyecare scheme
Life insurance covering up to 4x your annual salary
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