HSE Business Partner
Location : National |Company : BSS |Reporting to : Specialist Merchants Head of Safety.
The Role
At BSS, safety is more than a metric—it is a core value shared from the front line to the boardroom. We are looking for a high-impact HSE Business Partner who can operate as a true strategic advisor.
This isn't a "clipboard" role. We need a safety professional who can sit at the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) table, translate complex data into actionable strategy, and navigate the unique cultural dynamics of a fast-paced business. You will be the Subject Matter Expert for your business unit, balancing technical rigor with a pragmatic, coaching-led approach to drive safety excellence.
Principal Accountabilities
SLT Strategic Partnering : Act as the HSE Subject Matter Expert for your Business Unit, attending SLT meetings to present data-driven insights and guide MDs on risk profile improvements.
Targeted Operational Support : Provide hands-on, visible support to "high-risk" branches, helping leaders execute action plans that deliver tangible safety results.
Data-Driven Insight : Review national and regional HSE data streams to identify trends, providing the Head of HSE and your MD with the quality insights needed to proactively reduce risk.
Incident Leadership : Manage the LTI verification process and lead Incident Review Boards, ensuring Just Culture principles are applied and that learnings are shared across the wider business.
Change Management : Lead the implementation of national safety improvement programmes, using your local knowledge to ensure they land effectively and stick.
Compliance & RIDDOR : Ensure all RIDDOR reporting requirements are met with precision and provide group assurance through a schedule of behavioural safety reviews.
Education & Engagement : Active participation in Safety Forums and the delivery of HSE training / coaching to colleagues at all levels.
The Successful Candidate
The 'Must-Haves'
NEBOSH General Certificate and a Full UK Driving Licence.
24+ months post-qualification experience in a medium-risk business as an HSE Manager or equivalent.
Executive Presence
* Proven experience operating within or reporting to an SLT space, with the ability to influence.
Technical Literacy
* A deep understanding of H&S legal and technical frameworks, alongside practical experience in data analysis.
The 'BSS Edge' (Preferred)
* NEBOSH Diploma and CMIOSH (or working towards it).
* Experience in behavioral change programmes.
* Background in improvement programmes related to vehicles, plant, or MHE.
Your Style
We are looking for a resilient influencer. You should be pragmatic enough to find solutions that work for the business, but ambitious enough to challenge the status quo. If you are a coach who thrives on engaging people at all levels—from the warehouse floor, driver cab to the MD’s office we want to hear from you.
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