The posting
Join us as we work to unlock the value of offshore wind! JERA Nex bp is a new joint venture between JERA, Japan’s largest power generation company, and bp, one of the world’s leading energy companies. Established to unlock the potential of offshore wind across the globe, our talented team, exciting pipeline and solid capital commitment give us the potential to become one of the world’s most successful offshore wind companies.
We entered the market with a portfolio of operational and development assets, alongside the resources, capabilities and resilience to deliver offshore wind energy at scale.
Why this role matters
At JERA Nex bp, protecting our people, assets, information and operations is fundamental to delivering offshore wind safely, securely and sustainably. As our portfolio grows across multiple geographies, security risks continue to evolve, ranging from physical and maritime threats through to geopolitical, activist, supply chain and cyber-related risks.
The intent of this role is to provide security leadership and expertise across JERA Nex bp’s operational and development portfolio, while also supporting broader HSSE initiatives, risk management activities and business improvement programmes as required. Working closely with operational, project and corporate teams, the role will help ensure risks are effectively identified, assessed and managed to support safe, secure and resilient operations.
In this role you will:
- Provide practical HSSE advice, support and challenge to leaders, projects and operational teams across the JERA Nex bp portfolio.
- Support the identification, assessment and management of HSSE risks throughout development, construction, operations and corporate activities.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and continual improvement of HSSE management systems, standards, procedures and assurance programmes.
- Support incident investigations, audits, assurance activities and organisational learning to strengthen risk management and operational performance.
- Partner with project, operational and functional teams to embed effective HSSE practices and support delivery of business objectives.
- Monitor HSSE performance, identify emerging risks and trends, and support improvement initiatives across the portfolio.
- Support emergency preparedness, crisis management, business continuity and resilience activities, including exercises and lessons learned.
- Act as JERA Nex bp’s Security Subject Lead and trusted point of contact for physical security matters across the business.
- Lead and continuously improve security risk management processes, standards and guidance, ensuring alignment with the wider HSSE framework.
- Promote and embed Security by Design principles within projects, assets, facilities and infrastructure, ensuring security risks are considered early and managed throughout the asset lifecycle.
- Conduct or coordinate security risk assessments and advise on proportionate physical, technical and procedural security controls.
- Manage specialist third-party security providers and coordinate security support for projects, operations and corporate activities as required.
- Monitor emerging security threats and provide risk-based advice to protect people, assets, information and business operations.
- Undertake other HSSE, risk management, assurance and improvement activities commensurate with the role to support organisational priorities.
To be successful in the role you will bring:
- Experience in an HSSE, risk, security or operations within a high-hazard industry.
- A 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, with the ability to influence, collaborate and build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- The ability to interpret risk information, analyse trends and provide practical, proportionate advice to support decision-making.
- Experience working within structured management systems and risk-based frameworks.
- Knowledge of physical security principles and an interest in developing as the organisation's Security Subject Lead and trusted advisor.
- Experience managing specialist third-party providers and coordinating technical expertise.
- An adaptable and collaborative approach, with the flexibility to support a wide range of HSSE priorities in a growing international business.
- A proactive mindset, strong judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively where risks require attention.
Desirable
- Experience within offshore wind.
- Professional membership of a recognised HSE, security or risk body, such as IOSH, The Security Institute, ASIS International or equivalent.
- Experience engaging with government agencies, regulators, law enforcement or national security stakeholders.
What you can expect from us:
Working at JERA Nex bp means being part of a global leader in offshore wind, where innovation, collaboration, and sustainability drive everything we do. You’ll enjoy:
- A collaborative and inclusive work culture, with space for team-building and social activities
- Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home, with regular in-person connection
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a fast-growing international company.
As we build our company, we are driven by:
Care for each other and our world – we leave egos at the door, are inclusive, collaborative and open to new ideas
A spirit of ingenuity - we are pioneers and innovators making the impossible possible
A commitment to unlocking value from offshore wind – we aim to make offshore wind sustainable, affordable and accessible to the countries & communities we serve.
About JERA Nex bp
JERA Nex bp is a purpose-built offshore wind company committed to unlocking the power of offshore wind by developing high-quality, competitive projects.
A 50:50 joint venture between JERA Co. and bp, JERA Nex bp is an end-to-end developer, owner and operator with more than fifteen years of experience in operating offshore wind projects.
Headquartered in London, with offices across Europe, Asia, and Australia, JERA Nex bp has a portfolio of operational and development projects across nine countries, and draws on a rich heritage of pioneering offshore wind in Asia Pacific and the North Sea.
