HSSE Advisor (Security & Risk)

About the role

JERA Nex bp, a 50:50 joint venture between JERA and bp focused on offshore wind, is looking for an HSSE Advisor covering security and risk. The role provides security leadership and expertise across the operational and development portfolio, supports broader HSSE initiatives and risk management, and acts as the Security Subject Lead. It is listed as hybrid, with locations in Leuven, Belgium and London.

Key responsibilities

• Give practical HSSE advice, support and challenge to leaders, projects and operational teams.
• Support identification, assessment and management of HSSE risks across development, construction, operations and corporate activities.
• Contribute to HSSE management systems, standards, procedures and assurance programmes.
• Support incident investigations, audits, assurance activities and organisational learning.
• Monitor HSSE performance, emerging risks and trends, and support improvement initiatives.
• Support emergency preparedness, crisis management, business continuity and resilience, including exercises and lessons learned.
• Lead and improve security risk management processes, standards and guidance aligned with the wider HSSE framework.
• Promote Security by Design principles across projects, assets and facilities.
• Conduct or coordinate security risk assessments and advise on physical, technical and procedural security controls.
• Manage specialist third-party security providers and coordinate security support for projects, operations and corporate activities.
• Monitor emerging security threats and give risk-based advice to protect people, assets, information and operations.

Required profile

• Experience in HSSE, risk, security or operations within a high-hazard industry.
• Broad understanding of HSSE risk management principles and a passion for improving organisational performance and resilience.
• Experience supporting risk assessments, incident investigations, audits, assurance activities and continuous improvement programmes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence and build trusted relationships.
• Ability to interpret risk information, analyse trends and give practical, proportionate advice.
• Knowledge of physical security principles and interest in developing as the Security Subject Lead.
• Experience managing specialist third-party providers and coordinating technical expertise.
• Adaptable, proactive, with strong judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively.

Desirable

• Experience within offshore wind.
• Professional membership of a recognised HSE, security or risk body (e.g. IOSH, The Security Institute, ASIS International).
• Experience engaging with government agencies, regulators, law enforcement or national security stakeholders.

What we offer

• A collaborative and inclusive work culture with team-building and social activities.
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home, with regular in-person connection.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.