Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; 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 initiatives that enhance workplace safety and compliance. This role involves implementing ISO certified systems, conducting thorough accident investigations, and fostering a positive safety culture across the organization. With a focus on collaboration and stakeholder engagement, you will ensure that safety policies are effectively managed and communicated. If you are passionate about making a difference in health and safety and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

Car allowance or company car

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

Access to 24/7 e-learning

Training and development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

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

Communication Skills

Accident Investigation

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing Qualifications

Environmental Risk Management Qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

Job description

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

Client: Smiths News

Location: Bournemouth, 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.
• Acting as 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 company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place and managed.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to embed positive behaviors and foster a just safety culture.
• Maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).
• Ensuring incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation as appropriate, and liaising with external stakeholders such as emergency services and media.

What we can offer you

We offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matched pension, 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, training, and development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, and other benefits

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, aiming to create an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.