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

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner to oversee health and safety strategies across various locations. This role involves delivering ISO-certified management systems, leading safety culture initiatives, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The position offers a competitive salary, a car allowance or company car, and a range of benefits including a health cash plan and training opportunities. If you are passionate about safety and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

Access to 24/7 E-Learning modules

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems.
• Extensive Accident Investigation experience, including root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Ownership of company health and safety policies and training.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

ISO 45001

Accident Investigation

Effective Communication

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing qualifications

Environmental Risk qualifications

Job description

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

Client: Smiths News

Location: Derby, United Kingdom

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 the delivery of health, safety, and environmental risk strategy as set by the Head of Safety & Risk.
• Delivery of ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
• 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.
• Ownership of company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring suitable arrangements are in place and managed.
• Responsible for delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs in conjunction with the Head of Safety and Risk.
• 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, and a 5% matched pension, along with:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs
• Access to 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 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, working to create a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is committed to an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.