Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner to enhance its safety culture and manage risks effectively. This role involves implementing ISO certified systems, delivering training programs, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. You will be responsible for investigating incidents and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. The company offers a competitive salary, a car allowance or company car, and various health benefits. Join a team dedicated to promoting a safe and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matching pension

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

Access to 24/7 e-learning

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems.
• Strong communication skills with negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Investigate incidents and accidents thoroughly.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Risk Management

Accident Investigation

Communication Skills

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing Qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

Job description

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

Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

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, 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 appropriate 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, including regulatory bodies and trade associations.
• Investigating incidents and accidents thoroughly, liaising with emergency services and media when necessary.

What we can offer you

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

• £5,688 per annum 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 Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, and more

About you

• Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems
• Auditing qualifications and experience
• Environmental Risk qualifications
• Extensive Accident Investigation experience, including root cause analysis
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with negotiation and influence abilities at senior levels
• Valid UK driving license (company car may be provided)

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

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 an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.