Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner - Nationwide travel with company car option (Hi[...]

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

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner to lead health and safety initiatives across the UK. In this role, you will implement ISO certified management systems and promote a positive safety culture. You will be the Subject Matter Expert, working closely with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and safety at all operational sites. The position offers a competitive salary, a company car option, and additional benefits such as health plans and training opportunities. If you are passionate about safety and environmental management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

Car allowance or company car

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.
• Auditing qualifications and extensive accident investigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Implement ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
• Investigate incidents and accidents thoroughly.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

ISO 45001

Accident Investigation

Effective Communication

Environmental Risk Management

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

ISO Management Systems

Job description

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Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner - Nationwide travel with company car option (Hiring Immediately), Cheltenham

Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Cheltenham

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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.
• Serving as the Subject Matter Expert for Smiths News on health and safety, environmental risk, and safety culture, including road transport and operational yard safety at Smiths News and third-party locations.
• Owning company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place and managed.
• 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, such as HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, and Trade Bodies.
• Ensuring incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation as necessary, and liaising with external stakeholders like emergency services and media.

What we can offer you

We offer free onsite parking, 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 for healthcare costs
• 24/7 e-learning modules, 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 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 a culture that embraces people of all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. We are committed to building an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.