Head of Safety, Sustainability and 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. Apply today and help us keep Red Funnel safe, sustainable and wonderfully different.