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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner to lead the health and safety strategy across the organization. This role involves nationwide travel and the opportunity to implement ISO certified systems while serving as the Subject Matter Expert on safety culture and environmental risks. You will build relationships with stakeholders and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. If you are passionate about promoting positive safety behaviors and driving change, this position offers a rewarding challenge with competitive benefits.

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

• At least Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategy as set by management.
• Implement ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.

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), Leicester

Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Leicester

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 of the business 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 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 to promote positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
• Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).
• Ensuring all incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with appropriate escalation and external liaising as needed.

What we can offer you

In addition to free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matched pension, benefits include:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy
• 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, aiming to build a culture that embraces all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. We are committed to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.