Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner to enhance their risk strategy. This role involves delivering ISO-certified management systems and acting as a Subject Matter Expert on health and safety matters. You will lead safety culture initiatives and engage with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and safety standards are met. The company offers a competitive package, including a car allowance, health cash plan, and numerous training opportunities, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about safety and environmental management.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

24/7 e-learning modules

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Lead relationships with stakeholders on safety compliance.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Accident investigation

Negotiation skills

Root cause analysis

Environmental risk management

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing qualifications

ISO 45001 experience

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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

Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Wakefield, 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.
• Delivering 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.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to the business, promoting positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
• Leading relationships and dialogue with internal and external stakeholders interested in the business's 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 external stakeholders like emergency services and media.

What we can offer you

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

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs (dental, optical, 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 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, striving to build a culture that embraces all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is committed to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.