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Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately), Cheltenham
Client: Smiths News
Location: Cheltenham
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
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.
* Acting as Subject Matter Expert for Smiths News on health and safety, environmental risk, and safety culture, including all 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 effectively.
* Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to foster positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
* Building positive relationships and maintaining dialogue with internal and external stakeholders interested in safe and legal operations (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).
* Ensuring incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with appropriate escalation and external stakeholder liaison when necessary.
What we can offer you
We offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matched pension, along with:
* £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
* Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs
* Access to 24/7 e-learning, training, and development
* Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work, and other benefits
About you
* Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification
* Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems
* Auditing qualifications and experience
* Environmental risk management qualifications
* Extensive accident investigation experience, including root cause analysis
* Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with senior negotiation and influence abilities
* Valid UK driving license (company car may be provided)
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
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 create a culture that embraces all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.
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