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

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; 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 and safety strategy across the organization. This role involves nationwide travel and the option of a company car, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering a positive safety culture. You'll be responsible for delivering ISO certified systems and engaging with key stakeholders, making a significant impact on the safety landscape. If you're passionate about health and safety and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Health Cash Plan

Training and Development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work schemes

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

Qualifications

• Responsible for health, safety, and environmental risk strategy delivery.
• Ownership of health and safety policies and audit regimes.
• Leading relationships with stakeholders for safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
• Promote positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
• Investigate incidents and liaise with external stakeholders.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Risk Management

Accident Investigation

Effective Communication

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing qualifications

Environmental Risk qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO integrated systems

Job description

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

Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Ipswich

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 of the business 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 and sufficient arrangements are in place and managed.
• Responsible for delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs in conjunction with the Head of Safety & Risk, promoting positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
• Leading 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 as needed, and liaising with external stakeholders like emergency services and media.

What we can offer you

Not only do we offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matched pension, but you’ll also have access to:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or 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

• 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.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us. We aim 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.