Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner to lead the health and safety strategy. This role involves implementing ISO certified systems, managing safety policies, and promoting a positive safety culture. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a Nebosh Level 3 qualification, with experience in environmental risk management and accident investigation. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers a supportive work environment, along with attractive benefits such as a car allowance and 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

24/7 E-Learning modules

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.
• Maintaining relationships with stakeholders on safety compliance.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Risk Management

Effective Communication

Accident Investigation

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing qualifications

ISO 45001 experience

Job description

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

Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Chelmsford

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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.
• Acting as 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 they are suitable and effectively managed.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs in collaboration with the Head of Safety and Risk to promote positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
• Maintaining positive relationships and dialogue with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance, such as the HSE, DVSA, local authorities, and trade bodies.
• Ensuring incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation as appropriate, and liaising with external stakeholders like emergency services and media.

What we can offer you

We offer benefits including free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, 5% matched pension, and 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
• 24/7 E-Learning modules, training, and development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, and additional health benefits

About you

• At least 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 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 and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive regardless of background, experience, or orientation.