Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist to join their team in Colchester. This role involves delivering health and safety strategies, implementing ISO certified systems, and serving as the Subject Matter Expert on safety culture. You'll build relationships with stakeholders, ensure compliance, and promote a positive safety culture. With benefits like a car allowance, health cash plan, and training opportunities, this is a fantastic chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% pension match

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication skills

Accident investigation

Negotiation and influence

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing qualifications

Environmental Risk qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

Health Cash Plan

Job description

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

Client: Smiths News

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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 as set by the Head of Safety & Risk.
• Implementing ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
• Serving as the 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.
• Owning company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring suitable arrangements are in place and managed effectively.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to promote 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 necessary.

What we can offer you

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

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

About you

• Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Experience with ISO 45001 and 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 and are committed to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.