Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor to join their team in Edinburgh. This pivotal role involves delivering comprehensive health and safety strategies, implementing ISO-certified management systems, and acting as a subject matter expert in safety culture. The successful candidate will foster positive relationships with stakeholders, conduct thorough investigations of incidents, and lead safety awareness programs. With attractive benefits including a car allowance and health cash plan, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a respected organization committed to safety and compliance.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Implement ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

ISO 45001

Accident Investigation

Communication Skills

Environmental Risk Management

Education

Nebosh Level 3 Qualification

Auditing Qualifications

Job description

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Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately), Edinburgh

Client: Smiths News

Location: Edinburgh, 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 Smiths News on health and safety, environmental risk, and safety culture, including 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 health and safety compliance, such as HSE, DVSA, local authorities, and trade bodies.
• Ensuring incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation as needed, 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 a company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs
• Access to 24/7 e-learning modules, training, and development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, and additional health benefits

About you

• Nebosh Level 3 qualification or equivalent
• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems
• Auditing qualifications and experience
• Environmental Risk qualifications
• Extensive accident investigation experience, including root cause analysis
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with 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.

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 people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. We are committed to building an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.