Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner - Nationwide travel with company car option (Hi[...]

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner to lead health and safety initiatives across the UK. This role involves implementing ISO certified systems, managing safety policies, and fostering a positive safety culture. You will collaborate with various stakeholders and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The position offers a competitive salary, a car allowance or company car, and a range of benefits including a health cash plan and training opportunities. If you are passionate about safety and want to make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

24/7 e-learning modules

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Risk Management

Accident Investigation

Effective Communication

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing Qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

Job description

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Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner - Nationwide travel with company car option (Hiring Immediately), Telford

Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Telford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

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 for Smiths News on health and safety, environmental risk, and safety culture, including 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 promote positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
• Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).
• Investigating incidents and accidents thoroughly, escalating severity appropriately, and liaising with external agencies such as 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 for healthcare costs
• 24/7 e-learning modules, training, and development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, Health Cash Plan

About you

• 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 with 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.

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.