Safety Data & Reporting Lead - Safety, Health and Wellbeing

Position Description

The Safety Performance and Reporting Lead plays a key role within the Safety Engagement and Communications team, responsible for developing safety performance reports, analysing safety data, and identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement across ESB Networks.

Using information from incidents, investigations, audits, good catches, near misses and other reporting channels, the role will generate meaningful insights and performance indicators to support decision-making at both local and organisational levels.

The successful candidate will combine strong analytical skills with a practical understanding of ESB Networks' operations to ensure safety information is accurately interpreted, emerging risks are identified, and key learnings are effectively shared across the business.

The role also involves producing reports for stakeholders, supporting the enhancement of safety reporting systems and processes, and promoting the effective use of safety data and reporting tools across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and highlight emerging safety trends, recurring themes and opportunities for improvement across ESB Networks.
• Analyse incidents, investigations, good catches, near misses and audit findings to identify meaningful safety insights and learning opportunities.
• Gather, analyse and interpret safety-related information from stakeholders and convert it into meaningful reports, briefings and communications.
• Generate safety performance reports, indicators, dashboards and benchmarking information to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Apply operational knowledge of ESB Networks activities to ensure safety information is interpreted consistently and accurately.
• Develop innovative reporting, data analysis and performance measurement methods to support safety improvement.
• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of safety reporting processes, systems and reporting frameworks.
• Liaise and collaborate with ESB Group Safety, key safety groups and other stakeholders to support safety objectives, reporting requirements and initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with managers, supervisors, safety professionals and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage with ESB Networks staff to promote the practical application of safety reporting, reporting tools and organisational learning.
• Maintain accurate records of stakeholder interactions, reporting outputs and safety-related information.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Third-level qualification or equivalent work experience,
• Minimum of five years' relevant experience.

• Understanding of electricity network construction, maintenance, operations, fault response and associated hazards.
• Operational experience as a Network Technician, Supervisor, STSS or equivalent operational role within ESB Networks or a comparable electrical network environment.
• Proven ability to interpret operational and technical safety information and identify meaningful trends, themes, risks and learning opportunities.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management, preferably within an operational or safety-related environment.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, presentations and performance measures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical and safety information in a clear, practical and accessible manner.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and other relevant software systems.

Desirable

• Qualification in Health and Safety or a related discipline.
• Experience using Synergi Life or other safety management systems.
• Experience developing safety performance indicators, dashboards and benchmarking reports.
• Knowledge of human factors and contemporary safety improvement approaches.
• Knowledge of ESB IT systems and reporting tools.
• Strong communication, presentation and report-writing skills.

Location 

The location of this position is flexible, an appropriate base location will be determined in consultation with the successful candidate.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting To

Safety Engagement & Communications Manager