Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 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, fostering a positive safety culture, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. You will be the Subject Matter Expert, working closely with stakeholders to enhance safety practices across operations. The company offers an attractive benefits package, including a car allowance or company car, health cash plan, and opportunities for training and development. If you have a passion for safety and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

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.
• Extensive accident investigation experience including root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Health and Safety Management

ISO 45001

Accident Investigation

Effective Communication

Education

Nebosh Level 3

Tools

ISO Integrated Systems

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

Client: Smiths News

Location: Slough, 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 of the business as set by the Head of Safety & Risk.
• Implementing ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
• Serving as the 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 suitable arrangements are in place and managed.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to foster positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
• Maintaining positive relationships and dialogue with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).
• Ensuring all incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with appropriate escalation and external liaison as needed.

What we can offer you

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

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan covering healthcare costs such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy
• Access to 24/7 E-Learning modules, training, and development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, and more

About you

• At least 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 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, working to build a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. We are committed to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.