Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping health and safety strategies. This position involves implementing ISO certified management systems and acting as a Subject Matter Expert in health and safety. You will foster relationships with stakeholders to ensure compliance and promote a positive safety culture. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in an essential industry. If you are passionate about safety and compliance, this is the opportunity for you!

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

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategy as set by Head of Safety & Risk.
• Investigate incidents and accidents, liaising with emergency services when necessary.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Accident Investigation

Negotiation and influencing skills

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing qualifications

Environmental Risk qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

Integrated systems

Job description

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Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately), Guildford

Client: Smiths News

Location: Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 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).
• Investigating incidents and accidents with trained colleagues, escalating severity as needed, and liaising with emergency services and media when necessary.

What we can offer you

We offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, 5% matched pension, and 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

• 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 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 environment where everyone can thrive regardless of background, experience, or orientation.