Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist to lead the development and implementation of safety and environmental strategies. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting thorough investigations of incidents, and fostering a positive safety culture across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and relevant qualifications, including Nebosh Level 3. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers excellent benefits, including a car allowance and health cash plan.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

24/7 e-learning modules

Training and development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Additional health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems.
• Strong communication skills to influence senior levels.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Communication Skills

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing Qualifications

Environmental Risk Qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO Integrated Systems

Job description

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

Client: Smiths News

Location: Ipswich

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.
• Acting as Subject Matter Expert on Health and Safety, Environmental risk, and Safety Culture for Smiths News, including all road transport and operational yard safety at company 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.
• Maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance, such as HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, and Trade Bodies.
• Ensuring thorough investigation of incidents and accidents, liaising with external stakeholders like emergency services and media as needed.

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 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, and additional health 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
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to influence at senior levels
• 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 regardless of background, experience, or orientation.