Hybrid Senior Manager – Health & Safety

at Pod Point

• Job title: Senior Manager – Health & Safety
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Health & Safety Manager for Pod managing HS&E systems and ensuring compliance in the EV sector. Fostering safety culture and leading a dedicated team to optimize operations.

Responsibilities

• Own the HS&E Management System and Policies - you’ll maintain, monitor, and continuously improve our HS&E framework, including incident reporting, investigation, and risk management across the business
• Drive a World-Class HS&E Culture - you’ll champion safety leadership across Pod and be recognised as an influential voice in the EV industry
• Legal Compliance - you’ll ensure the company remains compliant with all relevant health and safety legislation and standards; prepare and oversee internal audits and readiness for external audits
• Accreditations & Certifications - you’ll obtain and maintain relevant HS&E accreditations for the business, ensuring policies and practices meet external benchmarks
• Hold & Evolve Technical Standards - you’ll define and enforce the electrical technical standards for installation and maintenance teams, partnering with operations to embed best practice
• Training & Competence- you’ll ensure industry-leading training is delivered on technical processes and procedures; track competence, refresher cycles, and learning outcomes
• Risk Identification & Mitigation - you’ll guide business unit heads to develop HS&E risk mitigation plans across all departments and activities
• Stakeholder Engagement - you’ll build trusted relationships with internal leaders, suppliers, regulatory and government bodies; act as Pod’s HS&E voice externally.
• Lead a High Impact HS&E Team - you’ll motivate, inspire, and remove barriers so your function “punches above its weight” across a broad set of responsibilities
• Continuous Improvement - you’ll identify, develop, and implement process improvements that strengthen controls and optimise HS&E operations

Requirements

• Proven HS&E delivery and a strong track record of continuous improvement within safety functions (direct HS&E experience advantageous but not strictly required)
• Industry experience in Electric Vehicles, Field Operations, and/or Construction & Design Management (CDM) is an advantage
• Senior‑level influence - ability to engage credibly with executives, regulators, and external partners
• Professional standing - Chartered Membership of IOSH (or willingness to obtain)
• Leadership that inspires - a collaborative leader who develops people and works cross‑functionally to deliver great outcomes for colleagues and customers
• Strong analytical, organisational, and time‑management skills; comfortable operating autonomously and at pace.

Benefits

• Company Car
• Free Pod Point Charger
• Access for you and up to 5 family/friends to the 'UnMind' wellbeing platform
• Flexible hybrid working model (8-12 days in our London office, per month)
• Work abroad for up to 20 days per year
• Family & friend discount scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus flexible Bank Holiday scheme)
• Very generous parental and family leave
• Pension scheme with a 4.5% matched contribution
• Eyecare scheme
• Life insurance covering up to 4x your annual salary
• Virtual GP provided by HealthHero
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Cycle2Work Scheme