Head of Safety

Islands Energy Group

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedAdministration

Posted 15 March 2026Closes 1 April 2026

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🤖 Enhance with AI

›Leverage AI for real-time incident tracking and reporting
›Use analytics tools to monitor safety performance trends
›Automate routine compliance documentation and audit scheduling

📈 Disruption outlook

1 yr

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AI Exposure (AIOE)62%

O*NET 29-9011.00

Top Skills

Health and Safety Regulatory Compliance Risk Management

🇬🇧 Visa eligible

Job Description

To find out more on the role or apply, please visit our Careers page: https://islandsenergygroup.com/careers-roles#current-roles.

Automation Risk

Automation probability35%

AI exposure (AIOE)62%

While many reporting, monitoring, and documentation tasks can be streamlined or partially automated with modern software and AI, the Head of Safety role requires significant human judgment, leadership, and stakeholder engagement. AI tools can augment policy management, training, and analytics, but core responsibilities—such as incident investigation, regulatory liaison, and strategic decision-making—remain human-centric.

Task analysis

Develop, implement, and monitor company-wide health and safety policies and procedures.
Lead safety audits and inspections across all company sites.
Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and produce detailed reports with recommendations.
Provide expert guidance to leadership and staff on regulatory compliance and safety best practices.
Coordinate and deliver safety training programs for employees.
Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare regular reports for senior management.
Engage with regulators, emergency services, and external stakeholders regarding safety matters.
Lead risk assessments for new projects, equipment, or operational changes.
Stay abreast of changes in health and safety legislation and industry standards.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible

UK SOC2020: 3567 — Health and safety officers

O*NET: 29-9011.00 —

AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Office administrative, office support and other business support activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £50k

UK sector median

£34,855

UK sector mean

£49,618

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