Head of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ)

Port of Aberdeen is one of the UK’s busiest ports and a driving force for energy transition, trade and tourism.

Our vision is to become Scotland’s premier net zero port, offering world class facilities and services at the heart of the nation’s energy transition efforts.

We are a multimodal port and provide an integrated logistics and services hub, supporting a diverse range of industries including oil and gas, renewables, general cargo, cruise and ferries.

We offer world-class infrastructure with a strategic location and access to an expert supply chain. All with an uncompromising focus on safety, health, and quality.

Port of Aberdeen’s culture is built on empowering, investing in, and developing our people. It takes outstanding talent to keep the expanded port running safely and smoothly. We offer a wide range of roles from pilots to port operators, engineers to administration, health and safety to people & culture and much more.

The port has been at the heart of the city for almost 900 years and our transformational South Harbour expansion will create new opportunities and prosperity for generations to come.

Reporting to the CEO, the Head of SHEQ will develop and lead the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality strategy in delivery of Port of Aberdeen’s strategic plan.

The role will provide leadership and direction to the SHEQ team in the implementation, management and evaluation of the integrated management system and will promote the continual improvement in the health, safety and environmental culture and performance of the port.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) the Head of SHEQ will work closely with the other ELT members to define and deliver the strategic priorities of the port, assisting in communicating them throughout the organisation, whilst supporting and nurturing a culture of empowerment amongst port employees. Examples of the Strategic priorities requiring support are funding applications, innovation initiatives and the Port’s net zero strategy.

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline along with NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• Member of Institute of Environmental Management Assessment (IEMA) / chartered member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
• Previous experience in a Health, Safety or Environment leadership role, ideally within a port environment
• Solid understanding of health and safety legislation and its impact on the port
• An understanding of emerging policy frameworks, especially Marine planning.
• Previous involvement in acquisition of environmental licence and consents. 
• Ability to influence all levels across the organisation and with key external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to develop positive working relationships, both internally and externally.
• Qualified auditor / Lead auditor
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Up to £83,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

36.5 hours per week.

Please download and complete the Application form and attach below.

You must also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form at the link below in order to apply.

Link to Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Please note we do not accept CV's.

Deadline for applications: Friday 7th March 2025