Health & Safety Business Partner

Your new company
You will be joining a leading, global service organisation operating across multiple countries, recognised for delivering essential services to customers nationwide. With a strong people-first culture and a commitment to high standards, the business places safety, wellbeing and sustainability at the heart of its operations.

The organisation is values-driven, fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement, and offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.


Your new role
As an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Business Partner, you will play a key role in driving and embedding a high-performing safety, health, wellbeing and environmental culture across a geographically diverse operation.
Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, you will influence decision-making, provide expert advice and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards. You will contribute both strategically and operationally, supporting the delivery of key initiatives, continuous improvement programmes and transformation projects.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with leadership teams to align EHS strategy with business objectives
• Ensuring compliance with UK legislation and recognised standards such as ISO 45001
• Leading risk management activities, including risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Monitoring performance and producing insightful reports to drive improvement
• Supporting audits, certifications and regulatory obligations
• Leading incident investigations and emergency preparedness activities
• Coaching leaders to build capability and accountability in EHS practices
• Collaborating cross-functionally on wellbeing, occupational health and sustainability initiatives

This is a field-basedrole with travel across the UK.


What you''ll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and compliance frameworks
• Proven experience in a senior EHS role within a complex or operational environment
• Experience managing EHS systems and standards (e.g. ISO 45001)
• Strong risk assessment and incident investigation capabilities
• The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
• Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable:

• IOSH membership (or working towards)
• Experience with ISO audits, ESG frameworks or environmental compliance
• Internal or external auditing experience

What you''ll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• A competitive salary package
• Company car or car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Private medical cover
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employer pension contribution
• The opportunity to shape and influence a critical business function
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects
• A supportive and collaborative working environment with strong career development opportunities

What you need to do now
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