Health and Safety Business Partner

AO.com; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail and logistics company is seeking a Health & Safety Business Partner in the United Kingdom. The role involves developing Health & Safety strategies, monitoring compliance, and providing data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, relevant certifications, and experience with data analysis tools. Great benefits, including generous holiday and staff discounts, are offered for a collaborative individual looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

33 days holiday with the option to buy more

Staff discount at AO & discounted gym offers

Matched pension

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages

Help @ Hand scheme

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Chance to win free tickets to the AO arena each month

Qualifications

• CertIOSH membership (CMIOSH preferred but not essential).
• Strong communication, influencing, and conflict management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across governance roles and all levels of the business.
• Excellent IT skills, including Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Champion Health & Safety strategy across Logistics and Retail.
• Monitor compliance with policies, procedures, and legal obligations.
• Analyse data and produce reports to identify risks.
• Conduct site reviews and deliver training.

Skills

Strong communication

Influencing skills

Conflict management skills

Excellent IT skills

Experience with Excel and Power BI

Self‑motivated

Time-management

Education

CertIOSH membership

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

About the role

Are you passionate about driving Health & Safety standards from good to great? We’re looking for a Health & Safety Business Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our strategic direction across Logistics and Retail.

Working closely with our Health & Safety Manager, you’ll help define and uphold compliance standards, embed best practices into daily operations, and provide data-driven insights to senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on collaboration, champions change, and wants to make a real impact.

• Location: Nationwide (Travel Required)
• Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week)

What can you expect to be doing

• Champion our Health & Safety strategy across Logistics and Retail.
• Monitor compliance with policies, procedures, and legal obligations.
• Analyse data and produce high-quality reports to identify risks and recommend improvements.
• Launch and support a refreshed Health & Safety communication strategy.
• Present insights and trend analysis to senior leadership.
• Guide stakeholders in setting meaningful Health & Safety targets.
• Advise on legislative changes and their impact on the business.
• Conduct site reviews and thematic assessments using risk matrices.
• Deliver training and support projects, including new site openings.
• Maintain strong relationships with regulators and external authorities.
• Help us maintain our RoSPA Gold Award status.

A Few Things About Our Ideal Health and Safety Business Partner

• CertIOSH membership (CMIOSH preferred but not essential).
• Strong communication, influencing, and conflict management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across governance roles and all levels of the business.
• Excellent IT skills, including Excel and Power BI.
• Experience building high-quality reports and translating data into actionable insights.
• Self‑motivated with great time‑management skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to AO sites or client locations.
• A true ambassador for our company values.

Great People Deserve Great Things

Our benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to AOers. From health and wellness to giving back – you’ll be rewarded inside and outside of work.

• 33 days holiday with the option to buy more
• Staff discount at ao & discounted gym offers
• Matched pension – contribute 5% of your annual salary and we’ll do the same
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages
• Help @ Hand scheme – virtual GP, mental health support, physiotherapy etc
• Healthcare Cashback Scheme
• Chance to win free tickets to the AO arena each month

Click ‘Apply’ now to join our family and find out more about the Health and Safety Business Partner opportunity.