Risk Assurance and Compliance Specialist

EHS Risk Assurance & Compliance Specialist Reference: R0065886 Assets - Dublin/Cork Based Permanent Reporting to: EHS Manager Bord Gis Energy is part of the Centrica group and one of the leading energy companies in Ireland. Our ambition is to operate a no harm business ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our staff, contractors, and customers in everything we do. We wish to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Risk Assurance and Compliance specialist. As a key member of the EHS team, reporting to the Manager of EHS, you will be responsible for identifying and manging the EHS risk and assurance programmes as well as a specific focus on environmental compliance. About the Role EHS Risk and assurance: Establishing and executing EHS risk control and assurance program, reporting on the findings and driving the compliance against the agreed remediation steps. Ensure accurate reporting of operational EHS risk events and breaches, and overall responsibility for the coordination and management of the EHS risk register. Monitor and maintain compliance with Group EHS procedures and other requirements (including compliance with the Group's policies). Drive standardisation, improvement, and controls. Responsible for the reporting of key environmental metrics to our parent company and for CSRD compliance, ensuring the collation and analysis of environmental performance data, production of reports, and identify areas for improvement including supporting our sustainability goals and action plans. Support and work closely with key stakeholders in developing, reviewing, and achieving environmental and sustainability objectives and targets, promoting continuous improvement and development throughout. Where appropriate, take an active role in ensuring that environmental incidents are investigated, and suitable lessons learnt/actions are captured and communicated appropriately to prevent any reoccurrences. Liaise with any insurance/legal third parties as necessary. Act as key point of contact with ownership for coordination across the business for EHS 2LoD and 3LoD Group HSE Control Functions (Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit) Maintain and drive improvement opportunities in the EHS management system and ensure our EHS Management programme accurately reflects business strategy. Track H&SE Improvement Action Plans and take ownership of reporting on effectiveness of action closure. Keep up to date with all relevant environmental legislation including guidance and industry best practice, ensure such knowledge is shared and embedded within the business, and ensure the company is compliant with safety and environmental legislation. Liaise with relevant external bodies including regulatory bodies .Lead the identification and maintenance of the H&SE Risk Register across site. Track H&SE Improvement Action Plans. About You Proven EHS experience with a minimum of 5 years' experience Previous experience working within Quality, Environmental and H&S Management systems. A professional qualification in risk, compliance, auditing (In particular, ISO , and 14001) Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks Highly motivated with an ability to work on own initiative within a fast paced and dynamic work environment. Demonstrated presentation skills, attention to detail and practical approach Previous experience of completing internal and external audits Experience of implementation of documentation and procedures Bord Gis Energy are committed to placing equality, diversity, care and respect at the heart of our policies and everyday practices. We encourage everyone to take part in our active employee networks, including the Women's network, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, & Cultural Heritage) network, Neurodiversity network, Carer's network, and BRD, our LGBTQ+ network. We're proud of the work our networks and allies do to help us promote a culture of inclusion, empowering our colleagues to be themselves and do their best work. Our vision is to employ a diverse mix of people who reflect the societies we work in and the customers we serve, so we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our Flexible First working model empowers our people to find a better balance between home and office working. You can enjoy the convenience of working from home combined with time spent onsite in a way that works for you, our customers, and our business. Our office is used as a place to connect and collaborate with colleagues, rather than your default place of work each day. Here in Bord Gis Energy we're helping to create a more sustainable and inclusive future that supports our communities, our planet - and each other. The prevention of family homelessness in Ireland is an area where we believe we can make a real difference and through our partnership with Focus Ireland, we have been working on making this a reality since 2015. We encourage all colleagues to get involved in the partnership, with everyone receiving 2 days' volunteering leave to participate in initiatives or events supporting Focus Ireland. Our Values care | delivery | collaboration | agility | courage The closing date for receipt of applications is 28 October 2024. Skills: environmental health and safety EHS HSE compliance risk assurance Benefits: Work From Home