About the role:
Are you passionate about driving Health & Safety standards from good to great? We’re looking for a Health & Safety Business Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our strategic direction across Logistics and Retail.
Working closely with our Health & Safety Manager, you’ll help define and uphold compliance standards, embed best practices into daily operations, and provide data-driven insights to senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on collaboration, champions change, and wants to make a real impact.
Location: Nationwide (Travel Required)
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week on a Monday - Friday shift pattern (able to flex to suit business need wll be required)
What can you expect to be doing:
Champion our Health & Safety strategy across Logistics and Retail.
Monitor compliance with policies, procedures, and legal obligations.
Analyse data and produce high-quality reports to identify risks and recommend improvements.
Launch and support a refreshed Health & Safety communication strategy.
Present insights and trend analysis to senior leadership.
Guide stakeholders in setting meaningful Health & Safety targets.
Advise on legislative changes and their impact on the business.
Conduct site reviews and thematic assessments using risk matrices.
Deliver training and support projects, including new site openings.
Maintain strong relationships with regulators and external authorities.
Help us maintain our RoSPA Gold Award status.
A Few Things About Our Ideal Health and Safety Business Partner:
Tech Iosh membership (CertIOSH preffered but not essential)
Already hold or working towards a level 6 NVQ diploma in occupational Health and Safety.
Strong communication, influence and confict management skills.
Ability to collaborate across governance roles and all levels of the business.
Excellent IT Skills, including Excel and Power BI.
Experience building high-quality reports and translating data into actionable insights.
Self motivated with great time management skills.
Willingness to travel occasionally to Ao sites or client locations.
A true ambassador for our company values.
Great People Deserve Great Things:
Our benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to AOers. From health and wellness to giving back – you’ll be rewarded inside and outside of work.
33 days holiday with the option to buy more
Company car
Staff discount at ao.com & discounted gym offers
Matched pension - contribute 5% of your annual salary and we'll do the same
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages
Help @ Hand scheme - virtual GP, mental health support, physiotherapy etc
Healthcare Cashback Scheme
Chance to win free tickets to the AO arena each month
Click ‘Apply’ now to join our family and find out more about the Health and Safety Business Partner opportunity