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 H&S 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 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 the 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 local knowledge to ensure effective adoption.
* Compliance & RIDDOR: Ensure all reporting requirements are met with precision and provide group assurance through behavioural safety reviews.
* Education & Engagement: Actively participate in Safety Forums and deliver HSE training/coaching to colleagues at all levels.
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: Deep understanding of H&S legal and technical frameworks, alongside practical data‑analysis experience.
BSS Edge (Preferred)
* NEBOSH Diploma and CMIOSH (or working towards it).
* Experience in behavioural 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, yet ambitious enough to challenge the status quo. If you are a coach who thrives on engaging people at all levels – from the warehouse floor and driver cab to the MD’s office – we want to hear from you.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function & Industry
Business Development & Sales – Construction
Salary
£47,500.00 – £50,000.00
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