Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist to lead the implementation of safety and environmental risk strategies. This role involves nationwide travel and the responsibility of ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You will act as the Subject Matter Expert, maintaining relationships with stakeholders and fostering a positive safety culture. The company offers a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including a car allowance or company car, healthcare plans, and training opportunities. If you're passionate about safety and environmental management, this is the opportunity 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 e-learning modules

Training and development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

• Must have Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategy as set by Head of Safety & Risk.
• Implement ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.

Skills

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification

ISO 45001 experience

Auditing qualifications

Environmental risk management

Accident investigation experience

Effective communication skills

Job description

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

Client: Smiths News

Location: Bristol, 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 the 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 the company's health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring adequate arrangements are in place and properly managed.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs in collaboration with the Head of Safety and Risk, fostering positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
• Maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in the company's safety and legal compliance, such as the HSE, DVSA, local authorities, and trade bodies.
• Ensuring incidents and accidents are thoroughly investigated by trained colleagues, with proper escalation and communication with external stakeholders like emergency services and media.

What we can offer you

We offer benefits including free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matched pension. Additional perks include:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs like dental, optical, and physiotherapy
• Access to 24/7 e-learning modules, training, and development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, and more

About you

• 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, working to create a culture that embraces all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.