Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner in Stevenage. This role offers the opportunity to lead the health and safety initiatives, implementing ISO certified systems and fostering a positive safety culture. You will engage with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and safety across operations. With a competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive health benefits, this position is perfect for someone passionate about safety and environmental management. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

E-Learning modules

Training and development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication skills

Accident investigation

Negotiation skills

Root cause analysis

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing qualifications

Environmental Risk qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO integrated systems

Job description

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

Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Stevenage

Job Category:

Other

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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 of the business 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 suitable arrangements are in place and managed properly.
• 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 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 appropriate, and liaising with external stakeholders such as emergency services and media.

What we can offer you

We offer free onsite parking, a 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matched pension. Additionally, you will have access to:

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

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 create a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is dedicated to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.