Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist to join their dynamic team in Derby. This role involves delivering a comprehensive health and safety strategy, implementing ISO certified systems, and acting as a Subject Matter Expert in safety culture. You will build relationships with stakeholders, investigate incidents, and promote a positive safety culture. The company offers a competitive salary, a car allowance or company car, and various benefits including a matched pension scheme and health cash plan. If you are passionate about safety and compliance, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

24/7 e-learning modules

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

Effective communication skills

Accident investigation experience

ISO 45001 experience

Environmental risk qualifications

Auditing qualifications

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

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

Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Derby, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 Subject Matter Expert for health and safety, environmental risk, and safety culture at Smiths News, including all road transport and operational yard safety at company and third-party locations.
• Owning company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring suitable arrangements are in place and managed.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to promote positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
• Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).
• Ensuring incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation as appropriate, and liaising with emergency services and media when necessary.

What we can offer you

We offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matched pension. Additionally, you will have access to:

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

About you

• Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Experience with ISO 45001 and 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 ability to influence at senior levels
• A valid UK driving license (company car may be provided)

Note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

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, striving to create an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.