Health & Safety Governance Manager

The Health & Safety Governance Manager develops and manages the governance processes that enable SHV Energy to steer Health & Safety in a consistent, data-driven and effective way. The role focuses on establishing a common H&S Operating Management System, strengthening reporting and insights, improving self-verification within the business units and supporting the H&S compliance and CSRD journey.

For the right candidate that fulfils all requirements, this position is offered in Hay Grade 18.

• Apply a "Fix–Flex–Free approach" within the Operating Management System, aligned with SHV Energy’s highly decentralized culture. This approach clarifies which H&S basics are mandatory and non-negotiable for all business units, which elements can be implemented in phases and in line with the local roadmap, and which recommendations or best practices can serve as inspiration.
• System thinking and pragmatic professional approach with understanding how H&S governance needs to work in practice within an international, decentralized organization.
• Cultural sensitive, empathetic and collaborative working attitude, while also being decisive when agreements are not met.
• Grasping opportunities to use new technologies, including AI, and implement them in a pragmatic and responsible way to strengthen H&S processes, insights and decision-making.
• Through strong collaboration with business units and central H&S experts, contributing to stronger risk management, greater ownership in the line, more consistent H&S processes and the further development of an independent safety culture.

The ideal candidate combines strong subject-matter understanding of Health & Safety governance with the ability to work effectively in a complex, international and decentralized organization. They are able to translate group requirements into practical solutions that reflect the operational reality of the business units.

• Nebosh qualified H&S professional or equivalent professional H&S experience
• A systems thinker who can oversee complex processes, interdependencies and governance elements, and translate them into a clear, coherent and workable H&S management system.
• A pragmatic H&S professional who understands the operational reality of the business units and is able to reconcile this with the requirements of the H&S Operating Management System.
• Strong ability to find the right balance between group-wide consistency, local autonomy and practical implementation.
• Culturally sensitive and organisationally aware, with the ability to understand different cultural contexts, maturity levels and business realities, and respond effectively to them.
• Empathetic and collaborative, with the ability to build trust with local BU teams and central stakeholders.
• Decisive and firm when agreements, standards or non-negotiable H&S basics are not being met.
• A strong team player who builds constructive relationships with both the business units and central H&S Subject Matter Experts.
• Able to stimulate collaboration, knowledge sharing and ownership across different countries, disciplines and organisational levels.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex governance topics clearly and convincingly.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data, verification outcomes and compliance insights into actionable management information and improvement actions.
• Openness and curiosity towards new technologies, including AI, and the ability to explore how these can contribute to stronger H&S governance, data-driven insights, reporting, verification processes and continuous improvement.
• Experience with Health & Safety management systems, governance processes, reporting, compliance and/or assurance in an international environment.
• Knowledge of the LPG business or experience in another distributed business with multiple operational entities is a clear plus.

• An opportunity to work in a broad range and make an impact on the projects you will be involved in.
• The opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable world.
• Working for a company that cares for its employees and has focus on diversity & inclusion.
• Depending on background and experience, a base salary (including holiday allowance) that ranges between € 95.953,- (80%) and € 143.929,- (120%).
• A great range of good secondary benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements to work hybrid from home and the office.
• A modern high tech office located right next to the Hoofddorp station with great facilities and an open work plan.

For more information please contact An Onkelinx, Global Health & Safety Director, via an.onkelinx@shvenergy.com or if this sounds like you, apply directly by clicking the apply button.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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