Group Health and Safety Operating System and Governance Lead job opportunity at Smiths Group.



Date2026-05-05T10:47:30.568Z bot
Smiths Group Group Health and Safety Operating System and Governance Lead
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Job DescriptionThis role provides Group‑level leadership, direction and governance for Health, Safety, Security and Wellbeing across Smiths. Working in close partnership with Divisional Health & Safety leaders and the Group Security Lead, you will define, plan and embed global strategies, policies and operating standards. You will ensure Smiths operates a consistent, effective and data‑driven Health, Safety and Security Operating System - enabling strong divisional ownership while maintaining clear Group oversight, assurance and insight.  Key AccountabilitiesLead the development and evolution of Group Health, Safety, Security and Wellbeing strategies, ensuring alignment with Smiths values, risk profile and the Excellence framework.Translate strategy into clear priorities, roadmaps and measurable outcomes consistently adopted across Divisions.Partner with Divisional H&S and Security leaders to embed practical, scalable approaches while maintaining Group consistency.Work closely with the Group Security Lead to deliver integrated Health, Safety and Security strategies, policies and governance frameworks.Own and steward Group policies, minimum standards and procedures, ensuring regulatory alignment and effective governance.Design, optimise and govern the global Health, Safety and Security Operating System, driving standardisation and continuous improvement.Act as a trusted partner to Divisions, enabling capability building, best‑practice sharing and coordinated response to significant incidents.Provide independent Group oversight of performance, risk and assurance, contributing to Executive, ExCo and Board reporting.Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including Divisional H&S and Security leaders, Group Excellence, HR, Legal, Risk, Sustainability, Divisional Presidents and the Executive Committee.

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