Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor to oversee health and safety strategies. This role involves implementing ISO certified systems, serving as a Subject Matter Expert, and building relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a Nebosh Level 3 qualification and have extensive experience in accident investigation and auditing. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive work environment, along with competitive benefits including a car allowance and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems.
• Extensive accident investigation experience, including root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Health and Safety Management

ISO 45001

Accident Investigation

Communication Skills

Education

Nebosh Level 3

Auditing Qualifications

Environmental Risk Qualifications

Job description

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Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately), Nottingham

Client: Smiths News

Location: Nottingham, 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.
• Serving as the Subject Matter Expert for Smiths News on health and safety, environmental risk, and safety culture, including all road transport and operational yard safety at Smiths News and third-party locations.
• Owning the company's 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, such as HSE, DVSA, local authorities, and trade bodies.
• Ensuring incidents and accidents are thoroughly investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation as needed, and liaising with external stakeholders like emergency services and media.

What we can offer you

We provide free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, 5% matched pension, and additional benefits including:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs
• Access to 24/7 e-learning, training, and development
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, and more

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
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to 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 create a culture that embraces all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations, fostering an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.