Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; 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 delivery of health and safety strategies. This role involves managing ISO certified systems, conducting thorough accident investigations, and fostering a strong safety culture within the organization. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in health and safety management, effective communication skills, and the ability to influence at senior levels. The company offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits, including a car allowance and health cash plan, making this an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about safety and well-being.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% match 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

• Responsible for health, safety, and environmental risk strategy delivery.
• Ownership of health and safety policies and training programs.
• Extensive experience in accident investigation and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, and environmental management systems.
• Ensure all incidents are investigated and escalated appropriately.
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders regarding safety.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

ISO 45001

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), portsmouth, hampshire

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Client:

Smiths News

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 the delivery of health, safety and environmental risk strategy of the business as set by the Head of Safety & Risk.
• Delivery of ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
• Subject Matter Expert for Smiths News on Health and Safety, Environmental risk and Safety Culture. This includes all road transport and operational yard safety at Smiths News and third-party locations where Smiths News operate.
• Ownership of company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, always ensuring that suitable and sufficient arrangements are in place and managed accordingly.
• Responsible for the Delivery of Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness program to the business in conjunction with the head of safety and risk, empowering the business to embrace and embed positive behaviours reinforced through a just safety culture.
• Leading positive relationships and dialogue with principal internal and external stakeholders who have an interest in the Smiths News business from a safe and legal perspective (Health and Safety Executive, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Associations and Bodies etc)
• Ensuring that all Incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained competent colleagues, with all incidents escalated according to the nature or severity of the incident. Liaising accordingly with external stakeholders such as the emergency services and media.

What we can offer you

Not only do we offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance and 5% match pension but you’ll also have access to:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or company car
• Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday 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
• Qualifications and experience with ISO 45001 and ISO integrated systems.
• Auditing qualifications and experience.
• Environmental Risk qualifications.
• Extensive Accident Investigation experience including full root cause analysis
• Highly effective communication skills both orally and written, with ability to negotiate and influence at senior level
• 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. Our colleagues serve 22,400 retailers every day of the year, operating from 33 distribution centers.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us. We are working together to build and shape a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is dedicated to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.