HSEBoard and Management BoardNovember 2019 Overview

The HSE Board provides a balance of employee, employer, independent 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.

HSE Board

HSE Management Board

Martin TempleChair of the Board

Selvin BrownEngagement and Policy

David MurrayFinance and Corporate Services

Martin BeecroftHuman Resources

Sarah AlbonChief Executive

Karen RussScience and Commercial

Angela StoreyBusiness Change & Operational Service

Phillip WhiteRegulation

George Brechin Janice Crawford Martin Esom Susan Johnson Ged Nichols Sarah Pinch Ken Robertson Kevin Rowan Claire SullivanJohn McDermid

OverviewWorking closely with the HSE Board, the Management Board is a corporate decision-making body which considers and decides upon the key strategic and operational issues facing HSE in carrying out its functions.

Key responsibilities• Provides leadership

for HSE on delivery of strategy and performance;

• Sets budget and investment priorities;

• Promotes working across functions and divisions;

• Owns and manages the strategic risk register.

CommitteesRegulation Committee – providing support and assurance on policy and regulation work, ensuring that these are consistent with government policy and HSE’s strategic objectives and are deliverable within HSE’s Business Plan.

Corporate Health and Safety Committee – the main forum for joint consultation between management and unions on health and safety matters affecting HSE’s people, contractors and visitors.

Whitley Council – the central forum for formal discussion between HSE’s management and trade unions.

Publications Governance Group – oversees the production of guidance and other web and intranet content, ensuring fit with corporate and government priorities.

Evaluation Governance Group – oversees the implementation of HSE’s Evaluation Strategy.

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 CommitteesAudit 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 Martin Esom.

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

Science, Evidence and Engineering Assurance – provides assurance to the HSE Board on the quality and relevance of its science strategy and delivery and is chaired by Ken Robertson.

NotesThis chart sets out the key governance structures for HSE, including the Board, Management Board and supporting committees.It lets you see:• The different governance structures;• What they do;• Their membership;• What their key responsibilities are.

Tracey AndersonLegal Adviser’s Office

Mahbubul Islam

Legal adviser to HSE’s Boards