Regional Health, Safety & Environment Business Partner (North)

Role: Regional Health, Safety & Environment Business Partner (North)
Location: North Of England 
Contract Type: Permanent 
Hours: 40 Hours - Flexible Time 
Salary: £40,000 Per Annum DOE
Car Allowance: £5,000
 
The Regional SHE Business Partner plays a key role in delivering Restore Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) strategy across a defined portfolio of sites within the Northern region.
Working closely with Site and Regional Managers, the role focuses on embedding safe, compliant, and efficient ways of working. It provides practical guidance, coaching, and hands-on support to ensure SHE risks are effectively identified, managed, and mitigated.
As part of a central, independent SHE function, the position strikes a balance between operational involvement and strategic business partnering. It supports operational teams in meeting legal and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement in safety culture and overall performance.

The role contributes to both proactive and reactive SHE activities, with a strong emphasis on risk anticipation, data integrity, and early intervention helping to prevent incidents before they occur and enabling informed, data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical SHE advice and support to site teams on day-to-day activities.
• Provide balanced support and challenge operational teams to ensure SHE standards are consistently met.
• Build strong working relationships with operational managers to support risk management.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and engagement activities.
• Support delivery of SHE communications, briefings, and campaigns.

Health & Safety

• Support implementation of the Health & Safety Management System aligned to ISO 45001
• Assist in the development and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Support delivery and review of Fire Risk Assessments and associated actions across sites.
• Support contractor management processes, including RAMS and permit-to-work controls.
• Promote safe behaviours and increased reporting of near misses and safety observations.

 
Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Level 3 qualification  
• Experience working with ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 systems.
• Experience in a Health & Safety role within an operational environment
• Working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Experience supporting risk assessments, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage operational teams.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites.
• Full UK driving licence.

 
What We Can Offer You:

• Life assurance
• Annual leave entitlement (starting with 20 – 25 days + bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Share save scheme
• Paid volunteer day
• Long service recognition
• Eyecare voucher
• Retail discounts
• Family leave
• Employee assistance programme

Restore Commitment to Disability Confidence


We assess candidates based on their experience and suitability for the role, as outlined in their CV and application. You can let us know about any adjustments you may need via the application form.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability or health condition who meet the essential criteria, where it is fair and appropriate to do so.