Head of group Health, Safety and Environment

Responsibilities

• Overseeing HSE units across the group, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with corporate policies
• Developing and executing a strategic vision for integrated HSE initiatives, aligning with business goals and global standards
• Driving cultural change, establishing and maintaining HSE policies, procedures, and guidelines to meet regulatory requirements and international best practices
• Establishing KPIs and metrics to measure HSE and sustainability program effectiveness, and presenting reports to the Management Board, Risk Management, Sustainability Committee, and Supervisory Board
• Conducting regular safety and environmental audits to identify hazards, ensure compliance, and reduce environmental impact
• Monitoring compliance with local and international HSE regulations and ensuring contractors and suppliers adhere to safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in international HSE roles, including managerial or executive positions, with a track record of leading successful group-level projects, preferably in the energy sector
• Proven experience in implementing and advancing HSE best practices, standards, and safety culture in large-scale international organizations
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations, international standards, safety management systems, risk assessment methodologies, and sustainability practices
• Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or related fields
• Relevant international certifications (e.g., Certified Safety Professional, Certified Environmental Professional)
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to engage and collaborate with various stakeholders and lead cultural change at all organizational levels.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.