Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist to lead the development and implementation of safety and environmental risk strategies. This role involves nationwide travel and requires expertise in ISO standards and accident investigation. The position offers a competitive salary with additional benefits, including a car allowance or company car, and a comprehensive health cash plan. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and play a crucial role in promoting a positive safety culture across various locations.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matching 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication skills

Accident investigation

Negotiation skills

Root cause analysis

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing qualifications

Environmental risk qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO integrated systems

Job description

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

Client: Smiths News

Location: Stockport, 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 Subject Matter Expert for Smiths News on health and safety, environmental risk, and safety culture, including road transport and operational yard safety at Smiths News 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 external stakeholders like emergency services and media.

What we can offer you

In addition to free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matching pension, benefits include:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or 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 ability to negotiate and influence at senior level
• 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 build a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. We are committed to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.