Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner to lead the health, safety, and environmental risk strategy. This role involves implementing ISO certified management systems and acting as a Subject Matter Expert on health and safety matters. The ideal candidate will have a Nebosh Level 3 qualification and experience with ISO 45001. In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers a range of benefits including a car allowance, health cash plan, and various training opportunities. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to safety and positive culture.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched 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

• Delivering health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Implementing ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Risk Management

Accident Investigation

Effective Communication

Negotiation Skills

Education

Nebosh Level 3 qualification

Auditing qualifications

Environmental Risk qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

Job description

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

Client: Smiths News

Location: York

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.
• 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 effectively.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs in conjunction with the Head of Safety & Risk to promote positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
• Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in safe and legal operations (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Associations).
• Ensuring incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation as needed, and liaising with external stakeholders such as 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
• 24/7 e-learning modules, training, and development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, Health Cash Plan

About you

• Nebosh Level 3 qualification or equivalent
• 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
• 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. Smiths News is dedicated to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.