Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist to lead risk strategies and implement ISO certified systems. This role involves extensive travel and the opportunity to build relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring safety compliance across various locations. The ideal candidate will possess a Nebosh Level 3 qualification and have significant experience in accident investigation and environmental risk management. Join a company that values inclusion and diversity, offering competitive benefits including a car allowance, health cash plan, and continuous training opportunities.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% pension match

Annual car allowance

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

24/7 e-learning modules

Training and development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Implement ISO certified management systems and conduct audits.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Risk Management

Accident Investigation

Effective Communication

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO Integrated Systems

Job description

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

Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 as set by the Head of Safety & Risk.
• Implementing ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
• Acting as Subject Matter Expert on Health and Safety, Environmental risk, and Safety Culture, covering 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 appropriate arrangements are in place and managed.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to embed positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
• Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance, such as HSE, DVSA, local authorities, and trade bodies.
• Ensuring incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation as needed, and liaising with emergency services and media when appropriate.

What we can offer you

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

• £5,688 annual car allowance or a company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs
• 24/7 e-learning modules, training, and development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, and other benefits

About you

• 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 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 an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.