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

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner to lead their health and safety initiatives. This role involves nationwide travel and the opportunity to implement ISO-certified management systems while fostering a positive safety culture. You will be a key figure in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and building relationships with stakeholders. With a competitive salary, car allowance options, and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about safety and have the required qualifications, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

Car allowance or company car

Health Cash Plan

Access to 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

• 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

Environmental Risk Assessment

Accident Investigation

Effective Communication

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing Qualifications

Environmental Risk Qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

Job description

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

Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Stevenage

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.
• Subject Matter Expert for Smiths News on health and safety, environmental risk, and safety culture, covering 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 properly.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs in conjunction with the Head of Safety and Risk to foster positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
• Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance, such as the HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, and Trade Bodies.
• Ensuring incidents and accidents are thoroughly investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation as appropriate, and liaising with external stakeholders like emergency services and media.

What we can offer you

We offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, 5% matched pension, and additional benefits including:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and physiotherapy costs
• Access to 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 ability to negotiate and influence senior stakeholders
• 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.

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 build a culture that embraces all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. We are committed to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.