Lockheed Martin
Head of Environment, Health & Safety (UK & Europe)
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Strategic Leader for Environment, Safety, and Health (ESH) - UK and Europe
A strategic leader who safeguards the health and safety of Lockheed Martin personnel by driving the ESH team and the enterprise-wide ESH Management System for the UK and Europe region. Blending robust governance, workforce empowerment, and stakeholder engagement to ensure current and future business and customer obligations are consistently met through sound ESH policies, processes, and procedures and applying a systematic, evidence-based approach rollout of effective ESH business solutions. In addition, lead the full talent management cycle—recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, work assignments, compensation, and recognition/reinforcement—thereby fostering a high-performing, resilient ESH workforce.
Responsibilities
- Lead the ESH function for UK and Europe at the senior level, representing the organization and working across key stakeholders and forums
- Develop, drive, and lead the ESH UK and Europe strategy, targeting key areas, achieving compliance, and focusing on continuous improvement
- Partner with the business and external providers (where required) to identify, meet, and maintain strict legislative and company compliance for environment, health, safety, and sustainability
- Lead and maintain a robust ISO-certified ESH management system (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001) and the associated ESH management system
- Lead and drive compliance with the ESH Management system, including translating legislation and customer requirements into actionable policies, procedures, and work instructions for the Europe region
- Lead the effective identification and management of risks through the ESH team and key stakeholders
- Lead the ESH team for incident management, including sound investigations and actions to prevent re-occurrence, identify trends, and thoroughly address PSIF/SIFS
- Proactively undertake all people management practices, including recruitment; induction and probationary reviews of new employees; timely management of performance issues; coaching, mentoring, and development of employees; succession planning; and LM goal and annual performance reviews
- Actively support business growth opportunities to ensure adequate planning and estimating are performed and relevant documentation is produced for Environment, Safety, and Health areas
- Work collaboratively across the business to achieve successful outcomes
- Continuously drive process improvement and excellence, including the proactive resolution of corrective actions
- Interpret, analyze, and advise on Environment, Safety, and Health performance
- Provide professional advice and guidance on Environment, Safety, and Health areas
- Contribute and participate in continuous improvement activities across Environment, Safety, Health, Sustainability, and the Wellbeing teams
- Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Comply with legislation and Company policies, processes, and instructions, including those relating to non-discrimination, environment, safety, duty of care, and the quality management system
- Display behaviors that reflect the Company values
- Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships, ensuring effective and professional interaction with Lockheed Martin (LM) management, employees, customers, contractors, and suppliers
- Take reasonable care of your own health and safety, and that of others, follow any reasonable instruction given by LM, and report any concern(s) which may give rise to danger, and/or any injury which may occur in the workplace
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- Minimum 10 years’ experience in Environment, Safety, and Health leadership
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in leading environment, safety, and health across European regions
- Bachelor’s degree (equivalent or higher) in environment, safety, and health. Other related degree levels will be considered
- Experience in a similar position, managing and leading ESH teams
- Exposure to change management in a workplace and effective consultation and management of this
- ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 Lead Implementer and audit management
- Deep knowledge and understanding of European ESH requirements and standards
- Strong leadership and communication with cross-functional teams
- Proven risk analysis management
- Proven data reporting proficiency
- Computer literacy with an ability to produce, analyze, and interpret reports
- Basic to intermediate skills and experience in the use of MS Office and other relevant software packages and applications
- NEBOSH Diploma or Level 6 NVQ
- Chartered Member of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)
Candidates meeting these prerequisites will bring a comprehensive blend of technical expertise, proven leadership, and a practical understanding of the regulatory landscape for Europe.
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