Senior HSE Business Partner

Holcim; Marlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Safety focus

Family benefits including maternity &p

Women Empowered mentoring program

Remote GP service 24/7

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking a Senior HSE Business Partner to lead health, safety and environmental strategy in collaboration with executive leadership. This 12-month fixed-term role focuses on driving continuous improvement, safety culture, and operational excellence across divisions.

You will partner with SLT and executives to design roadmaps, provide expert guidance on safety management systems, and coach divisional teams to meet ambitious HSE goals while engaging external regulators and clients.

Qualifications

• Your Qualifications & Expertise: recognised professional safety qualification (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent) and IOSH status or working towards it.
• You have extensive knowledge of health, safety and environmental management systems, current legislation and best practices.
• You bring experience in an HSE leadership function, with ability to advise and influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with divisional SLT and Executive Committee to design long-term HSE roadmaps.
• Provide trusted specialist advice and leadership on safety management systems.
• Guide divisional HSE teams to meet organisational goals with coaching and development.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners including regulators and clients to establish best practice.
• Lead high-potential incident reviews to strengthen resilience and insights.
• Support audits, site visits and development of modern safety procedures.

Skills

HSE leadership

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Clear communication

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits and other benefits- all recognising the contribution you bring

• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety

• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.

• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad

• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape a safer, greener future with a global leader in sustainable building materials? At Holcim, we believe that people are at the heart of our success, and creating an inspiring, secure, and sustainable workplace is central to everything we do.

In this high-profile role, you will partner closely with executive leadership to champion our Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) strategy, guiding continuous improvement and fostering a culture of care, collaboration, and operational excellence across our divisions. This role is on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.

As a Senior HSE Business Partner, your core responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with divisional Senior Leadership Teams (SLT) and Executive Committee members to design, refine, and deliver long-term HSE roadmaps.

• Providing trusted specialist advice, technical guidance, and leadership on the deployment and maintenance of our integrated safety management systems.

• Guiding divisional HSE teams to meet shared organisational goals, offering coaching, mentoring, and continuous professional development.

• Collaborating with internal and external partners, including major clients, regulatory bodies, and community representativto establish best practice and shared standards.

• Leading high-potential incident reviews to uncover deep insights and strengthen organisational capabilities and resilience.

• Supporting operational teams through external audits, site visits, and the development of clear, modern safety procedures in consultation with our workforce.

Who you are

You are a thoughtful, collaborative HSE professional who thrives on inspiring positive culture change and building lasting relationships. You excel at translating strategic vision into practical, everyday improvements that safeguard people and the environment.

• Your Qualifications & Expertise: You hold a recognised professional safety qualification (such as a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent) and are either a Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or actively working towards this status. You possess extensive knowledge of health, safety, and environmental management systems, current legislation, and industry best practices.

• Your Leadership & Influence: You have substantial experience working within an HSE leadership function, with a proven ability to advise, challenge, and influence senior leaders constructively. You communicate with clarity, empathy, and conviction across all levels of an organisation.

• Your Collaborative Mindset: You excel at creating open, respectful environments where people feel supported and valued. You naturally connect with diverse stakeholders, fostering trust and mutual respect with frontline teams, external regulators, and commercial partners alike.

• Your Problem-Solving & Vision: You bring an analytical, solution-focused approach to complex challenges. You are skilled at identifying improvement opportunities, championing innovative safety ideas, and guiding initiatives from concept to completion with structured organisation and care.
  

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.