Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately), Brighton
Client: Smiths News
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
* 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 road transport and operational yard safety at Smiths News and third-party locations.
* Owning the company's health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring suitable and sufficient arrangements are in place and properly managed.
* Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to promote positive behaviors and embed a just safety culture.
* Maintaining positive relationships and dialogue with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, local authorities, trade associations).
* Ensuring incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with appropriate escalation and external stakeholder liaison when necessary.
What we can offer you:
In addition to free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matched pension, we offer:
* £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
* Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs like dental, optical, and physiotherapy
* Access to 24/7 e-learning modules, training, and development opportunities
* Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, 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
* Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to negotiate and influence at senior levels
* A 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, working to build a culture that embraces all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is committed to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.
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