Health & Safety Business Partner

Overview

Health & Safety Business Partner - (251671)

Salary £50,000 per year plus 34 days leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays and a me day) and matching pension contributions. Permanent, full time (37.5 hpw), with hybrid, flexible working. South-Central region - ideally based in or around Peterborough, Welwyn Garden City, Luton or Cambridge. We can't offer a CoS for this role.

You'll be an important member of our highly respected and specialist health and safety team. Be a trusted partner to our operations teams, supporting them to manage health and safety risks and deliver safe, high-quality services. If you're looking for a role where your advice is valued and your expertise makes a difference, this is it. You'll shape how we work, influence change, and be part of a team that's proud to hold a 5-star rating with the British Safety Council.

You'll have the freedom to manage your own diary and the flexibility to balance work and life. Be part of one of the UK's top 10 Great Places to Work!

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders within the South-Central region.
• Support Operational management teams (e.g., developing suitable training programmes).
• Carry out health and safety checks of colleagues & contractors, conduct high-quality in-house Health and Safety audits/inspections, and create accurate monthly management reports from performance data.
• Support, advise, and guide the contractor procurement process and build and effectively maintain relationships with the supply chain.
• Collaborate and engage with other colleagues within the Health and Safety team.

You have

• Hold a Health and Safety Qualification, with membership of IOSH, Cert member or above with experience in a maintenance/construction H&S management or equivalent role.
• Experience in compiling and reviewing detailed risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Experience in supporting/advising with construction related health and safety, including guided training on various risks (e.g., working at heights, CDM, asbestos, vibration, and dust).
• Analyse accidents/incidents and investigations completing comprehensive investigation reports.
• Experience in writing and reviewing health and safety policies and procedures.
• A full current UK driving licence for business use and commuting.
• You'll work Monday to Friday and manage your own diary.
• You'll cover a patch across the South-Central region, working across key locations. Expect to spend 2 to 3 days per week on the road with the rest working from home or a local office, with occasional travel throughout the country.
• A car allowance of £334.62 per month based on mileage / included in your package.

What's in it for you?

• 34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includes bank holidays and a "me day"). The option to buy 5 more each year.
• 2 paid volunteering days each year.
• Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more.
• Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary).
• Instant pay access with Stream.
• 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more.
• Top 20 in the UK for Wellbeing.
• Career path with development and excellent training package.
• We'll pay for your Care Certificate if you don't already have it.
• Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, fertility and menopause support.