Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to lead the implementation of safety strategies and environmental risk management. This role involves ensuring compliance with ISO standards, conducting audits, and fostering a positive safety culture across the organization. With a focus on effective communication and stakeholder engagement, you will play a crucial role in maintaining safety standards and promoting a culture of safety awareness. The position offers competitive benefits, including a car allowance, health cash plan, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matching pension

Car allowance or company car

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

24/7 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.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders for safety compliance.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Risk Management

Effective Communication

Accident Investigation

ISO 45001 Standards

Auditing Skills

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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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 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 and sufficient arrangements are in place and managed.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs in collaboration with the Head of Safety and Risk to promote 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 incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation based on severity, and liaising with external stakeholders such as emergency services and media.

What we can offer you

In addition to free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matching pension, you will also 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 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 build a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. We are committed to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.