Regional h&s business partner (east anglia & mk)

Do you want a new challenge? Ready to take that next step in your career? Want the opportunity to apply your expertise and develop?

Hear at GXO, we are looking for a Regional Health & Safety Business partner to cover the East Anglia region of the UK, stretching from the coast up to East Midlands Gateway, over to Milton Keynes down to Harlow. You will lead and promote a strong safety culture aligned with our Road to Zero strategy. You will drive continuous improvement in quality, health, safety, and environmental practices across multiple sites in the region. You will ensure compliance with legislation and corporate standards through effective implementation and monitoring of QHSE policies and procedures. There is approximately 80% travel with this role.

This is a full time, permanent role, working Monday to Friday, 08:00 till 16:00. However, we do ask for flexibility, as occasional overnight stays and unsociable hours coverage may be required, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £50,000.00 and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance of £450.00 pcm, a company‑sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high‑street discounts, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, cashback cards, a savings scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Champion the Road to Zero program and embed programmes to drive improvements and safety culture across sites
• Communicate QHSSE strategies, policies, and updates effectively and maintain accurate reports and records
• Provide expert guidance to ensure legal and corporate compliance
• Support or lead (as appropriate) incident investigations and liaise with regulatory authorities
• Review investigation reports and provide coaching. Ensure effective learnings are shared across the business and learnings from elsewhere are considered. Ensure effective action closure arising from incidents is in place
• Assist with ISO QHSSE accreditations and new business integrations

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Minimum 5 years in a senior safety management role at site or contract level
• Strong knowledge of QHSE management systems and behavioural safety programmes
• A strong working knowledge of safety legislation and incident reporting frameworks
• Experience in warehouse and transport operations; knowledge of MHE, LGV and automation safety (desirable)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Co‑Pilot)
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) with ongoing CPD
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety (desirable)
• Foundation Certificate in Sustainability and Environmental Management (AISEP) or equivalent (desirable)
• Full UK Driver’s Licence with ability to travel by sea, air, rail, and tunnel
• Ability to pass CRB checks and driving assessments
• Fit to work in high‑risk environments (food, magnetic fields, confined spaces, at height)

EEO & Diversity

GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Armed Forces‑friendly organisation and a Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.