Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist to lead the implementation of safety and environmental risk strategies. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with ISO standards, conducting thorough accident investigations, and fostering a positive safety culture. The successful candidate will engage with various stakeholders and drive initiatives that promote health and safety across the organization. With a focus on professional growth, this role offers numerous development opportunities and an attractive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about safety and environmental management.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

Car allowance or company car

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

24/7 E-Learning modules

Training and Development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems.
• Extensive accident investigation experience with root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Delivering health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Implementing ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Risk Management

Accident Investigation

Effective Communication

Negotiation Skills

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing Qualifications

Environmental Risk Qualifications

Job description

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Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately), Liverpool

Client: Smiths News

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Nationwide travel

About the role

• Responsible for delivering the health, safety, and environmental risk strategy of the business as set by the Head of Safety & Risk.
• Implementing ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
• Serving as Subject Matter Expert for Smiths News on Health and Safety, Environmental risk, and Safety Culture, including all road transport and operational yard safety at Smiths News and third-party locations.
• Owning company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring suitable arrangements are in place and managed.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to empower the business to embrace positive behaviors and foster a just safety culture.
• Maintaining positive relationships and dialogue with internal and external stakeholders interested in the company's safety and legal compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).
• Ensuring all incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with escalations as appropriate, and liaising with external stakeholders like emergency services and media.

What we can offer you

We offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, 5% matched pension, and access to:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan covering healthcare costs such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy
• 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training, and Development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, Health Cash Plan

About you

• At least Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO integrated systems
• Auditing qualifications and experience
• Environmental Risk qualifications
• Extensive Accident Investigation experience, including root cause analysis
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to negotiate and influence at senior levels
• A valid UK driving license (company car may be provided)

Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

About us

Smiths News is the UK’s largest news wholesaler, serving 22,400 retailers daily from 33 distribution centers.

We value inclusion and diversity, striving to create a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.