Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner to enhance safety culture and compliance. This role involves implementing ISO-certified management systems and acting as a Subject Matter Expert on health and safety. You will lead initiatives to foster positive safety behaviors and maintain relationships with stakeholders. With a competitive salary and benefits, including a car allowance and health cash plan, this is an exciting opportunity for a professional looking to make a significant impact in a vital role.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% pension match

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.
• Strong communication skills to influence at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Delivering health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Leading Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Risk Management

Accident Investigation

Communication Skills

Education

Nebosh Level 3

Auditing Qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

Job description

Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately), Bath

Smiths News is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner to join our team in Bath, UK. This role involves nationwide travel and requires EU work permit eligibility.

Job Details

• Client: Smiths News
• Location: Bath, United Kingdom
• Job Category: Other
• Job Views: 4
• Posted: 05.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description

• 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 on health and safety, environmental risk, and safety culture, including road transport and yard safety at Smiths News and third-party locations.
• Owning company health and safety policies, training programs, and audit regimes, ensuring proper management and compliance.
• Leading Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to foster positive safety behaviors and culture.
• Maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and trade associations.
• Ensuring thorough investigation of incidents and accidents, coordinating with external agencies as needed.

What We Offer

In addition to free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% pension match, benefits include:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs
• Access to E-Learning modules, training, and development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, and more

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
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Valid UK driving license (company car may be provided)

Note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

About Smiths News

Smiths News is the UK's largest news wholesaler, serving 22,400 retailers daily from 33 distribution centers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.