Health and Safety Business Partner

Think Recruitment; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in safety roles is seeking a Health and Safety Business Partner for Stoke-on-Trent. This role involves driving the implementation of a Safety Management System and requires qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety. The successful candidate will have experience in high-risk sectors and strong communication skills. A full UK driving licence is necessary. This position offers hybrid working and strong leadership support.

Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD in health and safety practices.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Support management teams with all aspects of Health & Safety.
• Drive forward the Safety Management System.
• Advise on managing risks including fire, legionella and asbestos.

Skills

Strong communication and influencing skills

Experience in a high-risk sector

Proven track record of driving improvements

Education

NVQ Level 5 / Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice

CMIOSH / Graduate IOSH status

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Business Partner Required Stafford (with regular travel across Staffordshire & Shropshire + hybrid working)

£47,662.50 per annum + Essential Car User Allowance

37 hours per week | Fixed term - 12 months

We're looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional to play a key role in supporting our management teams across the Group. You'll help us drive the implementation of our Safety Management System and champion the ongoing development of a positive, proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Supporting management teams with all aspects of Health & Safety.
• Driving forward our Safety Management System.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, external customers, and enforcement bodies.
• Advising on and managing risks including fire, legionella and asbestos.
• Leading on the development and implementation of H&S improvements at both strategic and operational level.

What we're looking for

• NVQ Level 5 / Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice (or equivalent/higher) with evidence of CPD.
• CMIOSH / Graduate IOSH status.
• Experience in a high-risk sector such as construction or housing.
• Strong communication and influencing skills - able to engage persuasively at all levels.
• Proven track record of driving improvements in health and safety performance.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel across Staffordshire and Shropshire is required).

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact - helping shape and embed a positive safety culture within a complex, multi-site organisation. You'll work in a collaborative environment, with the flexibility of hybrid working and the support of a strong leadership team.

Interested? Contact Sam Hayes for more information.

Job Info

Job Title: Health and Safety Business Partner

Company: Think Recruitment

Location: Stoke, Staffordshire

Posted: Sep 25th 2025

Closes: Oct 26th 2025

Sector: Construction

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

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