Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor to champion health and safety standards across the organization. This role is pivotal in managing ISO certified systems and fostering a positive safety culture. You will engage with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and lead initiatives that promote safety awareness. If you have a passion for health and safety and are ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity offers a competitive benefits package and the chance to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matching pension scheme

Annual car allowance or company car

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

Access to 24/7 e-learning

Training and development opportunities

Sharesave scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee health, safety, and environmental risk strategies.
• Lead initiatives on Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

ISO 45001 Compliance

Accident Investigation

Effective Communication

Environmental Risk Management

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Auditing Systems

Job description

Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately), Stevenage

This role involves nationwide travel and is based in Stevenage. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing health, safety, and environmental risk strategies, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and promoting a positive safety culture within Smiths News.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee health, safety, and environmental risk strategies as directed by the Head of Safety & Risk.
• Manage ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert on health and safety, environmental risk, and safety culture, including road transport and operational yard safety at company and third-party locations.
• Maintain and develop company health and safety policies, training programs, and audit procedures.
• Lead initiatives on Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness to embed positive behaviors across the organization.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders such as HSE, DVSA, local authorities, and trade bodies to ensure safety compliance and foster positive relationships.
• Investigate incidents and accidents thoroughly, escalate severity appropriately, and liaise with emergency services and media when necessary.

What We Offer

We provide competitive benefits including free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, a 5% matching pension scheme, and access to:

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

Candidate Requirements

• Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems
• Auditing qualifications and experience
• Environmental risk management qualifications
• Extensive accident investigation experience, including root cause analysis
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to 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 Smiths News

Smiths News is the UK’s largest news wholesaler, serving 22,400 retailers daily from 33 distribution centers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone can thrive.