Head of Safety, Sustainability & Compliance

🚢 Dare to be Different At Red Funnel, we're proud to be Wonderfully Different and deliver a lifeline service for the Isle of Wight. Behind every sailing is a network of talented people working together to make a difference, and this is an exciting time to join us! We have big plans for the future and are looking for a Head of Safety, Sustainability & Compliance to help ensure that safety, reliability and environmental responsibility sit at the heart of everything we do. What you'll be doing: Lead and champion a positive, proactive safety culture across the business Provide strategic leadership for safety, compliance, risk and sustainability Ensure compliance with maritime, health & safety and environmental regulations Own and continuously improve our Integrated Management System (IMS) Act as Red Funnel's Designated Person (DP), providing independent oversight of our Safety Management System Build strong relationships with regulators, stakeholders and operational teams Lead audits, investigations, emergency planning and business continuity exercises Drive delivery of our ESG strategy, Changing Tides About you You'll be a credible leader who can influence at every level, challenge constructively and inspire others to put safety and sustainability at the forefront of decision-making. You'll bring: Significant senior-level experience in safety, compliance or risk leadership A proven track record of improving safety culture and organisational performance Strong knowledge of health & safety, risk and compliance frameworks Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) Chartered IOSH status (or working towards it) Why join us? This is a rare opportunity to shape the safety, compliance and sustainability agenda of one of the South Coast's most recognisable transport operators. You'll join a business with ambitious plans, passionate people and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement. If you're ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Red Funnel, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us keep Red Funnel safe, sustainable and wonderfully different.