Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading firm as a Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner, where you'll be instrumental in shaping the health and safety culture. This role involves nationwide travel and collaboration with key stakeholders to implement ISO-certified systems and ensure compliance. You'll lead initiatives that enhance safety awareness and manage health and safety policies. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in safety and risk management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% match pension

Car allowance or company car

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

24/7 E-Learning and Training opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems.
• Extensive Accident Investigation experience including root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Investigate incidents and accidents with trained colleagues.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Accident Investigation

Root cause analysis

Health and Safety expertise

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Auditing qualifications

Environmental Risk qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO integrated systems

Job description

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

Client: Smiths News

Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

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, covering 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 arrangements are in place and managed.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs in collaboration with the Head of Safety & Risk.
• Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance, such as HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, and Trade Bodies.
• Investigating incidents and accidents with trained colleagues and liaising with external stakeholders like emergency services and media as needed.

What we can offer you

We offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, 5% match pension, and access to:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs
• 24/7 E-Learning, Training, and Development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes

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 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, aiming to create a culture that embraces all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. We are committed to an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.