Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the UK as a Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor, responsible for implementing health and safety strategies and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. This role involves nationwide travel and the opportunity to work closely with various stakeholders to foster a positive safety culture. Enjoy a competitive salary, a car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a health cash plan and development opportunities. If you are passionate about safety and compliance, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Health Cash Plan

24/7 E-Learning access

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Onsite parking

Life assurance

Matched pension

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Own company health and safety policies and training.
• Build relationships with stakeholders on safety compliance.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

ISO 45001

Accident Investigation

Effective Communication

Negotiation Skills

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing qualifications

Environmental Risk qualifications

Job description

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Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately), Slough

Client: Smiths News

Location: Slough, 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 of the business as set by the Head of Safety & Risk.
• Deliver ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
• Serve 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.
• Own company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring suitable and sufficient arrangements are in place and managed.
• Deliver Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to empower the business to embrace positive behaviors and foster a just safety culture.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).
• Ensure all incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation as appropriate, and liaise with external stakeholders such as emergency services and media.

What we can offer you

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

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

About you

• Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 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, striving 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.