Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor to lead health and safety initiatives in Southampton. This role involves implementing ISO certified systems and acting as a Subject Matter Expert on health and safety regulations. The successful candidate will promote a positive safety culture, build relationships with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with safety policies. With a focus on continuous improvement, this position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on safety standards across the organization.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Delivering health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Owning health and safety policies and training programs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Accident Investigation

Negotiation Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Nebosh Level 3

Environmental Risk Qualifications

Auditing Qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO Integrated Systems

Job description

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Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately), Southampton

Client: Smiths News

Location: Southampton, 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.
• Implementing ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
• Acting 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 company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring suitable and sufficient 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).
• Ensuring incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, escalating as necessary, and liaising 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, benefits include:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or 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, Health Cash Plan

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 ability to negotiate and influence at senior levels
• A valid UK driving license (company car may be provided)

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 a culture that embraces all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.