Health and Safety Lead

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Own and continuously improve Proxima Fusion’s Health & Safety framework across all company locations
• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide H&S policies, procedures, standards, and management systems
• Ensure compliance with applicable German, Swiss, and UK health and safety regulations
• Coordinate best practices and harmonize safety processes across laboratories, workshops, office environments, and technical facilities
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action programs
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews across all locations
• Partner with facilities and technical teams on safe design, commissioning, and operation of laboratories, workshops, and experimental infrastructure
• Support contractor management, permit-to-work systems, and safe working procedures
• Develop and deliver H&S training, onboarding, emergency response exercises, and awareness programs
• Build a proactive and positive safety culture through coaching, engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate H&S records, reporting dashboards, and regulatory documentation
• Act as the primary point of contact for external inspectors, auditors, and regulatory bodies
• Advise leadership on strategic H&S priorities, risks, and mitigation plans
• Support business continuity and emergency preparedness planning across all sites

WHO YOU ARE

• You have significant experience in Health & Safety leadership roles within engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, industrial, deep‑tech, energy, or research environments
• You have strong knowledge of European and/or UK occupational health and safety regulations and standards
• You are experienced in building and scaling H&S systems across multiple sites or international operations
• You are confident operating in fast‑moving and highly technical environments
• You have hands‑on experience with risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and safety training
• You are an excellent communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• You are pragmatic, organised, and solutions‑oriented
• You enjoy building processes from the ground up and driving continuous improvement
• You are willing to travel periodically between Proxima Fusion sites
• Ideally you possess NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH certification, or equivalent H&S qualification. eg. knowledge of German occupational safety frameworks (SiFa)
• Ideally you have experience in laboratory safety, cryogenics, high‑voltage systems, radiation safety, or advanced manufacturing environments
• Ideally you have experience supporting construction, facility build‑outs, or technical infrastructure projects
• Ideally you are familiar with ISO management systems and audit frameworks
• German language skills are preferred.

We don’t look at how you identify, what you look like, who you choose to worship or what ethnicity you are. We care about what you can bring to the table.