Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist to enhance its risk management practices. This role involves delivering comprehensive safety strategies, implementing ISO certified systems, and acting as a Subject Matter Expert on health and safety compliance. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a range of benefits, including a car allowance and health cash plan. If you're passionate about safety culture and stakeholder engagement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension scheme

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

Access to 24/7 E-Learning modules

Participation in Sharesave scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• At least Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Risk Management

Communication Skills

Accident Investigation

ISO 45001 Experience

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing Qualifications

Job description

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

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Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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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.
• Acting as the 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 the company's health and safety policies, training programs, and audit regimes, ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place and managed effectively.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to promote positive behaviors and a just safety culture within the business.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in health and safety compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).
• Ensuring incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with appropriate escalation and external liaison as needed.

What we can offer you

We provide free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matched pension scheme, along with:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs
• Access to 24/7 E-Learning modules, training, and development opportunities
• Participation in Sharesave and Cycle to Work schemes

About you

• At least Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems
• Auditing qualifications and experience
• Environmental risk management 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 and are committed to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.