Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor to enhance health, safety, and environmental strategies. This role involves delivering comprehensive risk management, implementing ISO standards, and fostering a positive safety culture. You will be the Subject Matter Expert, ensuring compliance and building relationships with stakeholders. The company offers competitive benefits, including a car allowance, health plans, and training opportunities. If you're passionate about safety and compliance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

Car allowance or company car

Health Cash Plan

Training and development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

• At least Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Risk Management

Accident Investigation

Communication Skills

Education

Nebosh Level 3

Auditing Qualifications

Environmental Risk Management Qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO Integrated Systems

Job description

Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately), Cheltenham

Client: Smiths News

Location: Cheltenham

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

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 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 appropriate arrangements are in place and managed effectively.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to promote positive behaviors and foster a just safety culture.
• Building positive relationships and maintaining dialogue with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance, such as HSE, DVSA, local authorities, and trade bodies.
• Ensuring all incidents and accidents are thoroughly 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% matched 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 health 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 management qualifications
• Extensive accident investigation experience, including root cause analysis
• Strong 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, striving to create an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive regardless of background, experience, or orientation.