Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor to join their dynamic team in Crawley. This role is pivotal in delivering health, safety, and environmental strategies, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and fostering a positive safety culture across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong qualifications, including Nebosh Level 3, and demonstrate extensive experience in accident investigation and risk management. With a commitment to inclusion and diversity, this company offers a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% match pension

Car allowance or company car

Health Cash Plan

24/7 E-Learning modules

Training and development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Additional health benefits

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 Compliance

Environmental Risk Management

Accident Investigation

Effective Communication

Education

Nebosh Level 3

Auditing Qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

Job description

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Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

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Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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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.
• Serving as the Subject Matter Expert on Health and Safety, Environmental risk, and Safety Culture for Smiths News, covering road transport and operational yard safety at all locations.
• Owning company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring suitable and sufficient arrangements are in place.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to embed 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 needed, and liaising with external agencies such as emergency services and media.

What we can offer you

In addition to free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% match pension, you will also have access to:

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

About you

• At least 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 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, working to build a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is committed to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.