Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist to join their team in Norwich. This role involves delivering comprehensive health and safety strategies, implementing ISO certified management systems, and acting as a Subject Matter Expert on health and safety matters. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in accident investigation and effective communication skills to influence at senior levels. With a strong commitment to safety culture, this position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the safety and well-being of employees and stakeholders alike.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched 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

• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems.
• Auditing qualifications and extensive accident investigation experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Health and Safety Management

ISO 45001

Accident Investigation

Effective Communication

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

ISO Integrated Systems

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

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Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Norwich

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 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, 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.
• 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, including regulatory bodies and trade associations.
• Investigating incidents and accidents with trained colleagues, liaising with 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 more

About you

• At least 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
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to 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, striving to create a culture that embraces all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. We are committed to building an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.