Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner to lead the risk strategy and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This role involves nationwide travel and requires expertise in health and safety management, ISO standards, and accident investigation. The successful candidate will foster a positive safety culture and build relationships with stakeholders, ensuring that safety policies are effectively implemented. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading organization that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

Car allowance or company car

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

Access to 24/7 E-Learning modules

Training and development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Implement ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

ISO 45001

Auditing

Accident Investigation

Effective Communication

Education

Nebosh Level 3

Environmental Risk Qualifications

Job description

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Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately), Hemel Hempstead

Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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.
• Serving 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 appropriate arrangements are in place and managed.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to embed positive behaviors and foster a just safety culture.
• Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).
• Ensuring incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation as needed, and liaising with emergency services and media when appropriate.

What we can offer you

We offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, 5% matched pension, and additional benefits including:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs
• Access to 24/7 E-Learning modules, 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
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to influence 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, fostering a culture that embraces all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations, and are committed to an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.