The company:
Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.
Head of Health & Safety
Drive the Future of Safety at Williams Racing
Are you a passionate and driven Health & Safety leader with a desire to make a real impact in the world of Formula 1?
Williams Racing is looking for an exceptional individual to become our Head of Health & Safety. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering our Health & Safety strategy, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all our employees.
What you'll do:
- Develop and implement our Health & Safety strategy and management systems, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety regulations and legislation.
- Oversee and conduct risk assessments, identify potential hazards, and implement effective control measures to mitigate risks.
- Develop and deliver engaging and comprehensive training programs to promote a safety-first culture across all levels of the organization.
- Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement preventative actions to prevent recurrence.
- Collaborate with all departments, including engineering, maintenance, and operations, to embed Health & Safety best practices into daily operations and project planning.
- Prepare and present regular reports to management and regulatory agencies on Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) performance, incidents, and compliance status.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance Health & Safety practices, policies, and procedures.
What you'll bring:
- A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Safety Professional, Certified Environmental Professional) would be advantageous.
- Proven experience in a senior Health & Safety role, ideally within a fast-paced and complex environment.
- A deep understanding of Health & Safety legislation, risk assessment methodologies, and best practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- A passion for continuous improvement and innovation in Health & Safety practices.
What we offer:
- The chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting environment.
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the safety and wellbeing of our employees.
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
Join us on the Journey to Success
If you are a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us drive the future of safety at Williams Racing!
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments
