Health and Safety Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider is seeking a Health and Safety Business Partner to support its operations on a hybrid basis. The role focuses on strategic safety initiatives, compliance, and leadership within the HSEQ framework. Candidates should have NEBOSH qualifications and relevant leadership experience. The position offers a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and a flexible benefits package including generous holiday allowance and training programs.

Benefits

Electric company vehicle or car allowance

Annual performance reviews

Fully funded training

Generous pension scheme

25+ days of holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible benefit package

Discounts from leading retailers

Two paid volunteering days annually

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HSEQ leadership roles.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic development of health and safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external legislation.
• Lead incident investigations and implement preventative measures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Proactivity

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

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Hays

Location:

colchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Your New Company

A leading infrastructure services provider is offering an exciting opportunity for a Permanent Health and Safety Lead to support its Scotland and Northern Ireland Highways Accounts on a hybrid basis. This organisation is committed to putting safety at the heart of everything it does, and this plays a vital part in upholding that commitment.

Your New Role

The Health and Safety Lead will join the regional leadership team and work closely with the Transport Infrastructure HSEQ Director to ensure the business meets its legal, regulatory, and internal safety obligations. The role involves strategic input, operational oversight, and a strong focus on continuous improvement through the application of the company's Zero Code framework.
Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the strategic development and implementation of health and safety initiatives.
• Building collaborative relationships with operational teams and safety advisors.
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and external legislation.
• Leading incident investigations and implementing preventative measures.
• Staying informed on industry best practices and legislative changes.
• Supporting consistent application of governance across the business unit.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• A proactive and self-motivated approach aligned with the organisation's values.
• Proven experience in HSEQ leadership roles.
• NEBOSH qualifications and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

What You'll Get in Return

• A competitive salary with annual performance reviews.
• Choice of an electric company vehicle or a car allowance.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Access to fully funded training and award-winning development programmes.
• A generous pension scheme with company contributions.
• 25+ days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• A flexible benefit package including gym memberships, cycle-to-work schemes, and more.
• Exclusive discounts from leading retailers and service providers.
• Two paid volunteering days annually to support community engagement.

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