Health and Safety Lead (HSE)

nich to own our Health and Safety strategy and operations across our sites in Munich, Switzerland and the UK. You will own and improve the H&S framework across all locations, developing company-wide policies, procedures, standards and management systems. You will keep us compliant with applicable German, Swiss and UK health and safety regulations, harmonise safety processes across laboratories, workshops and technical facilities, and lead risk assessments, incident investigations and audits. NEBOSH, IOSH or SiFa is ideal. WHAT YOU WILL DO Own and continuously improve Proxima Fusion’s Health & Safety framework across all company locationsDevelop, implement, and maintain company-wide H&S policies, procedures, standards, and management systemsEnsure compliance with applicable German, Swiss, and UK health and safety regulationsCoordinate best practices and harmonize safety processes across laboratories, workshops, office environments, and technical facilitiesLead risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action programsConduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews across all locationsPartner with facilities and technical teams on safe design, commissioning, and operation of laboratories, workshops, and experimental infrastructureSupport contractor management, permit-to-work systems, and safe working proceduresDevelop and deliver H&S training, onboarding, emergency response exercises, and awareness programsBuild a proactive and positive safety culture through coaching, engagement, and continuous improvement initiativesMaintain accurate H&S records, reporting dashboards, and regulatory documentationAct as the primary point of contact for external inspectors, auditors, and regulatory bodiesAdvise leadership on strategic H&S priorities, risks, and mitigation plansSupport 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 environmentsYou have strong knowledge of European and/or UK occupational health and safety regulations and standardsYou are experienced in building and scaling H&S systems across multiple sites or international operationsYou are confident operating in fast-moving and highly technical environmentsYou have hands-on experience with risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and safety trainingYou are an excellent communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisationYou are pragmatic, organised, and solutions-orientedYou enjoy building processes from the ground up and driving continuous improvementYou are willing to travel periodically between Proxima Fusion sitesIdeally 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 environmentsIdeally you have experience supporting construction, facility build-outs, or technical infrastructure projectsIdeally you are familiar with ISO management systems and audit frameworksGerman language skills are preferred. WHO WE ARE Proxima Fusion is Europe’s fastest-growing fusion company and the continent’s best-funded fusion player, as well as the first spin-out from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP). Backed by over €650M and powered by a growing team across Munich, Zurich, and Oxford, we are developing the hardware and infrastructure needed to deliver the world’s first commercial stellarator fusion power plant. Our concept advances the most mature fusion technology out there, the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator, through two next-generation machines: Alpha and Stellaris. Our work combines stellarator optimization, advanced computation, machine learning, and high-temperature superconducting magnets to unlock higher-performance designs that were previously out of reach. Turning these designs into a functioning fusion power plant requires excellence and ownership across every discipline, from physics and engineering to software, manufacturing, law, and functions. INTERVIEW PROCESS Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)Technical Screening (30 min)Technical Panel (3x60 min)CEO call (30 min) *This role sits at L3 of our framework, please inquire during the recruitment process for further information. 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, stronger execution, and a more resilient team. 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. Skills: Operations, Manufacturing and Supply Chain