The OPA are looking to appoint a Health & Safety Manager, to primarily cover Scotland. Although they may also cover England on occasions.

This newly created role will work collaboratively with the Health, Safety & Deputy Security Manager to implement the strategic and operational delivery of occupational Health and Safety across the organisation, predominately those depots in Scotland. The role focuses on driving continuous improvement of the Agency’s Health & Safety performance, developing, and maintaining effective safety systems, and promoting a positive safety culture.

The post-holder will provide expert guidance and leadership in occupational health and safety matters, ensuring legal compliance, supporting behavioural safety initiatives, and promoting workforce well-being in line with OPA’s organisational values.

As the OPA operates within the Major Accident Hazard industry, delivering and overseeing safety-critical activities, operating in a COMAH regulated environment, the Health & Safety Manager (North) will work closely with Depot Managers, Operations, Engineering, Projects, and the Executive team.

The ability to liaise with people of differing levels, both externally and internally, ranging from the Competent Authority (HSE/EA/SEPA) to OPA Management and site operatives, is essential. The post-holder will act as a  source of competent health and safety advice, in the implementation of the Agency’s Safety Management System (SMS).

As regular travel with some overnight stays will be a feature of this role, candidates will need to have a full (preferably clean) driving licence.