HSE Board andManagementBoardApril 2018

HSE Board OverviewThe HSE Board provides a balance of employee, employer and local authority views. It sets HSE’s overall strategy and objectives within policy frameworks set by the government, and advises ministers on key issues. It oversees how HSE is managed, monitoring performance and providing a challenge where necessary. Appointed by the Secretary of State, members are not HSE officials. For more information see the Board Operating Framework.

Key responsibilities• Oversees overall direction for health and safety in Great Britain;• Oversees the work and performance of HSE;• Makes proposals to ministers for regulations;• Provides advice to ministers.

HSE Board Committees• Audit and Risk Assurance – provides assurance to the HSE

Board and the Accounting Officer on HSE’s audit and risk management arrangements and is chaired by Isobel Garner;

• People and Remuneration – provides assurance to the HSE Board on people and capability issues including pay policy and is chaired by Martin Temple;

• Science and Engineering Assurance – provides assurance to the HSE Board on the quality and relevance of its science strategy and delivery and is chaired by Martyn Thomas.

Management Board OverviewWorking closely with the HSE Board, senior executives lead HSE and drive its long-term performance. Management Board is accountable to the HSE Board for delivery of its strategy and objectives, and to Parliament for effective day to day management of HSE.

Key responsibilities• Provides leadership for HSE on strategy and performance• Sets budget and investment priorities• Promotes working across functions and divisions• Owns and manages the strategic risk register

Extended Management Board OverviewDivisional directors form part of an extended Management Board which brings together insight into operational matters and performance, taking a corporate view and helping Management Board turn strategic plans and goals into deliverable activity in HSE.

Key responsibilities• Leadership for people and capability, including engagement,

inclusion and HSE’s values• Leads on operational delivery and organisational efficiency• Manages the main operational risks• Takes decisions on advice from the people and capability

and corporate health and safety committees, plus the change portfolio, inclusion and diversity and corporate engagement group

James AndersonInformation, Technology and Facilities

Peter BakerConstruction

Kären ClaytonChemicals Regulation (interim)

Chris FlintEnergy

Paul LoganChemicals, Explosives and Microbiological Hazards

Samantha PeaceField Operations

vacantOperational Services Division

Karen RussScience and Commercial

David MurrayFinance and Corporate Services

Selvin BrownEngagement and Policy

Karen NightingallPeople and Capability

David SnowballRegulation

Angela StoreyOperations

Richard JudgeChief Executive

Martin EsomGeorge BrechinJonathan BaumeNick Baldwin Janice CrawfordMartin TempleChair of the Board

Kevin RowanKen RobertsonSarah Pinch Martyn ThomasSusan Johnson