Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the UK as a Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist. This role involves delivering critical safety strategies, implementing ISO certified systems, and serving as a subject matter expert. You will promote a positive safety culture and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. The position offers competitive benefits including a car allowance, health cash plan, and continuous training opportunities. If you're passionate about health and safety and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect 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 24/7 E-Learning modules

Training and development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems.
• Extensive accident investigation experience, including root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Risk Assessment

Accident Investigation

Effective Communication

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO Integrated Systems

Job description

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

Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Coventry, 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 of the business as set by the Head of Safety & Risk.
• Implementing ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
• Serving as 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 appropriate arrangements are in place and managed.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to promote positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
• Maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in health and safety compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).
• Investigating incidents and accidents with trained colleagues, escalating issues as necessary, and liaising with emergency services and media when appropriate.

What we can offer you

In addition to free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matched pension, we offer:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and physiotherapy costs
• Access to 24/7 E-Learning modules, training, and development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, and other benefits

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