Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; 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 health and safety initiatives across the organization. This role requires a proactive approach to implementing ISO-certified systems and managing safety culture. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and extensive experience in accident investigation and environmental risk management. With a focus on stakeholder engagement and compliance, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's safety culture and operational excellence. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while ensuring a safe working environment for all.

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

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 as set by Head of Safety & Risk.
• Implement ISO-certified safety and environmental management systems.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Accident investigation

Environmental risk management

Negotiation skills

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Auditing qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

Job description

Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately), West Midlands

Client: Smiths News

Location: West Midlands

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 as set by the Head of Safety & Risk.
• Implementing ISO-certified safety and environmental management systems.
• Acting as the Subject Matter Expert for health and safety, environmental risk, and safety culture at Smiths News, covering road transport and operational yard safety at all company and third-party locations.
• Owning the company's health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place and managed effectively.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to promote positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance, such as HSE, DVSA, local authorities, and trade bodies.
• Ensuring incidents and accidents are thoroughly 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 such as:

• £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

• At least Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems
• Auditing qualifications and experience
• Environmental risk management qualifications
• Extensive accident investigation experience, including root cause analysis
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with the 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 create an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.