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Join DP World as a Health & Safety Manager at Southampton PortLead the development, implementation, and management of health and safety programs to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to integrate health and safety practices into everyday operations, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, while fostering a culture of proactive safety. Report directly to our Director – HSE UK and make a significant impact.Location: Southampton PortHours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)At DP World, we don’t just move cargo; we are helping to lead the future of global trade. We create an end-to-end supply chain, moving goods from factory floor to customer door, and with every container and every delivery, we make a real difference to people and businesses across the world.About the RoleWe have an exciting new opportunity at DP World within our Health & Safety team. We are recruiting a Health & Safety Manager to report to our Director – HSE UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and management of health and safety programs and initiatives to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.How You Will ContributeLeadership and MentorshipLead and guide the Health & Safety team, including Business Partners, H&S Advisors, and apprentices.Foster professional growth through coaching and support.Ensure effective implementation and advocacy for health and safety standards.Decision-Making and Risk ManagementMake key decisions on health and safety risks and interventions.Use data and risk assessments to inform decisions.Balance safety priorities with operational needs.Collaboration and Risk MitigationWork with cross-functional teams to identify health and safety risks.Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.Align safety protocols with business goals and legal requirements.Employee EngagementPartner with HR to engage employees in health and safety programs.Create a supportive and empowered work environment.Encourage employee participation in health and safety initiatives.Data-Driven ImprovementsAnalyse health and safety data and performance metrics.Recommend improvements based on data insights.Drive continuous health and safety enhancements.Policy Development and ComplianceDevelop and implement health and safety policies.Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.Promote high standards of health and safety practices.Strategic Projects and LeadershipCollaborate with leadership on strategic health and safety projects.Lead cross-functional teams to address health and safety challenges.Improve compliance and evolve the safety culture.Training and DevelopmentGuide the development of training plans to minimize risk.Improve safety knowledge across the organization.Ensure effective training implementation.External Networking and CollaborationBuild relationships with external stakeholders and safety organizations.Stay informed of health and safety developments.Introduce new technologies to improve safety performance.Support Investigations and Corrective ActionsOversee investigations into health and safety incidents.Ensure root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented.Share lessons learned to prevent future incidents.What you will bringA degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).5+ years proven experience in health and safety management, with a solid understanding of health and safety regulations, risk management, and industry best practices.Strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, leadership, and employee representatives.Proactive approach to handling competing priorities and meeting deadlines.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software.CompensationDP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package. About DP World Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O. WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.