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Director of Health, Safety, Security & Wellbeing, Worthing

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Client:

Southern Water

Location:

Worthing, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Title: Director of Health, Safety, Security & Wellbeing

Location: Hybrid working between our office in Durrington (Worthing) 2-3 days pw and home.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus £600 monthly car allowance, up to 30% bonus, and family cover private medical insurance

Job Overview

Southern Water is entering an exciting new stage of transformation and investment, with AMP8 (2025–2030) marking a pivotal chapter in our journey. As part of this growth, we are seeking a Director of Health, Safety, Security and Wellbeing (HSSW) to lead a critical function that underpins the safety and resilience of our people, operations, and infrastructure.

This is a high-impact leadership role, accountable for shaping and delivering a forward-thinking HSSW strategy that ensures everyone goes home safe and well every day. You will lead a team of over 50 professionals across health and safety, physical security, wellbeing, data performance, and project management—including our 24/7 Alarm Monitoring Centre.

You’ll work closely with the Board, Executive Committee, and Senior Leaders to embed a culture of proactive risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement, while positioning Southern Water as a thought leader in the industry.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

About You

We’re looking for a tactical and passionate leader with demonstrable expertise in health, safety, security, and wellbeing—ideally within a regulated, high-hazard, multi-site environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in senior HSSW leadership roles, including engagement with Executive Directors and Boards and a proven ability to collaboratively lead high-performing teams and drive cultural and behavioural change.

In-depth knowledge of HSSW legislation, security standards, and best practice is a must, as is strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance compliance with business needs.

Preferably, you will be a Chartered membership of IOSH with a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), and experience working with critical national infrastructure and complex regulatory environments would be particularly advantageous.

Package

This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid approach to working between our Head Office in Durrington (Worthing) approximately 2-3 days per week, and home working.

We are offering a competitive salary commensurate to skills and experience, a £600 monthly car allowance, company and performance-related bonus up to 30%, private medical insurance for you and your family, as well as other benefits including:

• Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution

• Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary

• Health benefits through a Cash Plan

• Two paid community volunteering days a year

• 25 days annual holiday

• Occupational health service

• Retail and travel discounts platform

• Study support for job-related qualifications

• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and flexible return to work options

Join Southern Water and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers and the environment.

Why Southern Water?

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation.

At Southern Water, diversity and inclusion are core values. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an environment where every individual is empowered to succeed.

This is more than a role; it’s an opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact. Apply now to be part of our transformational journey.