Job Description
Job Title: Health & Safety Partner
Location: Dover
Role: Full time, hybrid working available
37.5hrs per week Monday – Friday
Salary: IRO £45K pa
Benefits include:
* 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata), Birthday leave
* Generous contributory pension scheme
* Discretionary annual bonus scheme
* Private Health Care and Life assurance
* Employee assistance programme
* 3rd party discounts, Cycle to work scheme, Benefits and reward platform
* Free Parking - Employee volunteering scheme
Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Partner to join their Safety Team. In this influential role, you will provide expert Health & Safety advice, practical solutions and strong leadership across a rotating portfolio of operational and functional areas. You will help shape and implement our H&S Strategy, partner with leaders at all levels, and drive a positive, data informed safety culture that empowers people to take personal responsibility for safety.
This is a dynamic, high-impact position that blends strategic thinking with hands-on operational engagement, ideal for someone who thrives in complex, mixed-risk, multi-activity environments.
Health & Safety Partner – the role
Partner with operational & functional leaders to improve safety performance.
Advise on H&S risk, governance and compliance.
Lead investigations, audits, reporting and continuous improvement.
Support emergency planning, contractor management & critical risk controls.
Deliver training, coaching and cultural development.
Contribute to the ISO 45001 management system and strategic safety initiatives.
Health & Safety Partner skills and experience
Essential
* NEBOSH Diploma / NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent).
* Proven H&S experience in operational, high risk or complex environments.
* Working knowledge of ISO 45001.
* Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation.
* Experience conducting thorough incident investigations and audits.
* Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to risk.
* Ability to work flexibly across varied environments.
* Full UK Driving Licence