Health and Safety Lead

About the role

At Proxima Fusion, we're driven by a bold mission - to redefine the future of sustainable energy. Our unique concept, built upon the groundbreaking W7-X stellarator and the latest advances in technology, paves the way for commercially viable fusion power plants. What's more, our work in stellarator optimization, powered by cutting-edge computation and machine learning, is propelling us into uncharted territories of fusion technology. New higher performance design points are unlocked by high temperature superconducting magnets. To fully grasp this huge opportunity, we're building a team of extremely dedicated and passionate people who come together driving something extraordinary, radically transforming technology in the world. WHY JOIN PROXIMA FUSION You will get to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world. You'll get to join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals. Do your life's best work and enjoy the journey. Get to show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent.

Responsibilities

• You will partner closely with facilities, engineering, laboratory, manufacturing, operations, and leadership teams to create safe environments that enable world-class scientific and engineering work. This is a highly cross-functional role with company-wide visibility and impact.
• 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

Requirements

• 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.
• INTERVIEW PROCESS
• Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)
• Technical Screening (30 min)
• Technical Panel (3x60 min)
• CEO call (30 min)
• At Proxima Fusion, our mission is bold: making limitless clean energy a reality. To get there, we need a high-performing, diverse team that brings different perspectives, challenges assumptions, and builds together with purpose. We know that diversity of thought and experience leads to better ideas

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