Head of HSE

HAVE YOU GOT SPIRIT?
 
In operation since 1985, Barrow Gas Terminal is a key piece of the UK’s energy infrastructure and supports the Morecambe Bay gas fields. The terminal has played a long‑standing role in processing and delivering natural gas, supporting both local employment and national energy supply.
 
With a focus on safety, environmental sustainability and community engagement, we believe in operational excellence at every stage of production. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and energetic team, then we are keen to hear from you.
 
 
THE OPPORTUNITY – HEAD OF HSE
 
The Head of HSE provides HSE leadership of the Morecambe Hub health, safety and environmental team to develop, sustain and drive a culture that delivers high levels of health and safety performance.    The role supports key stakeholders in the achievement of the organisational HSE objectives and targets and in meeting the requirements of the HSE Management System, regulatory obligations and improvement programmes.
 
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Duration: 2-year contract
Contract Type: PAYE
Day Rate: TBC - For your application to be progressed, please ensure you provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation.  Please note that there is no travel and accommodation allowance provided.
 

• Please only apply if you have existing right-to-work in the UK.
• Please outline notice period/availability to start.

 
Closing Date for Applications: 16th July 2026
 
Spirit Energy currently have a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement for all office-based workers. 4 days must be worked in the office with compulsory days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The fourth day worked in-office (either Monday or Friday) is of the worker’s choosing but should be in keeping with what is most efficient and effective for their team. The office is open 5 days a week for full time, in-office working if this is the contractor’s preference.  
 
 
AND NOW FOR THE TECHNICAL BIT…
In role, you will be required to:
 

• Drive delivery of HSE requirements to ensure understanding of asset/installation/site HSE risks, effective management of the barriers and effective assurance of barrier performance.
• Promote a proactive HSE culture at sites through workforce engagement.
• Be responsible for the planning and management of asset HSE resources and budget to ensure that suitable and sufficient resources are available.
• Develop HSE objectives, plans and targets that provide line of sight to Spirit metrics and goals.
• Analyse leading and lagging performance indicators to identify and prioritise performance improvement opportunities.
• Support the planning, development and Implementation of HSE improvement plans.
• Engages in proactive and regular engagement with relevant regulatory authorities.
• Assess asset regulatory compliance performance and opportunities for improvement, providing feedback to the wider asset leadership team
• Provide leadership to ensure audits, inspections and site visits are prepared and executed in line with the plan and Spirit Energy Standards. Ensures learnings are shared with relevant stakeholder and lessons applied.
• Manage the planning and preparation of regulatory inspections.
• Ensure timely and thorough incident investigations and necessary follow up is conducted in line with Spirit Energy Standards, with particular focus given to serious and high potential events.
• Any other associated duties as reasonably required.

 
 
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, we are looking for:
 

• Demonstrable skills and knowledge in systematic management of HSE with particular focus on Major Accidents and Hazards
• Detailed working knowledge and understanding of UK HSE legislative and regulatory requirements particularly in relation to Major Accidents and Hazards
• Track record of cross–functional collaboration and effective stakeholder engagement
• Professional experience in managing teams in a high hazard environment or industry
• Experience of interacting with regulatory authorities
• Degree qualified in a suitable technical subject or HSE related Diploma (NEBOSH)
• Professional membership of relevant Institute
• Offshore BOSIET and Medical
• ISO lead auditor or equivalent
• Experience in event management and investigation training such as Kelvin TopSet

 
 
In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are looking for someone who lives our values - Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a mature asset.  


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