HSEQ Business Partner

Description:

Westray Recruitment Group is delighted to be seeking an experienced Health, Safety, Quality and Environment (HSQE) Business Partner! You will be joining an excellent team consisting of an excellent Head Of and also a very talented training Co-ordinator.
  
The ideal candidate will reside in the Cheltenham or neighbouring areas, this is an ideal location for site locations. This is a home-based role with extensive UK wide travel to visit the sites under your control.
  
My client is seeking a dynamic H&S Professional with a keen interest and application within Environmental aspects.  

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Permanent position from day one
Home based with UK wide travel. Ideally you will live in Gloucester or a nearby area, this is ideal for the site locations.
Annual Base Salary of £50,000 per annum, please note that this salary is not negotiable.  
Opportunity to work with a tremendous Head of HSEQ.
Full autonomy to carry out your role, managing your diary.
Monday to Friday working hours, full control of your own diary (0 expectation of weekend work)
33 days holiday leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
Company car inclusive (A choice of suitable vehicle) or a highly competitive car allowance.
The opportunity to work for a hugely recognisable and well acclaimed business/PLC.
This is a UK Wide position, covering my client owned sites throughout the UK. Large amounts of travel.
Upwardly mobile business encountering consistent growth, a market leader within their niche.
A clear voice within the business.
Ongoing continuous investment within the business!
The opportunity to build, maintain and create amazing relationships with multiple site leaders throughout the UK.   
Travel Requirements
Regular national travel to operational sites, client locations and audit visits. Home based when not travelling. The successful candidate must be accepting of some overnight stays when spending time away from home.

THE BUSINESS
Our excellent client is a leading PLC within the Agricultural, Horticultural and the Sporting Retail sectors.   The Health, Safety, Quality and Environment (HSQE) Business Partner plays a key role in the operational and day-to-day support as well as shaping, implementing and continuously improving the Divisional HSQE strategies and supports our clients 3 divisions.
  
The HSQE Business Partner will work closely with site managers and H&S/Environmental representatives and will carry out an integral HSQE operational role within the HSE team including liaison with the HSE Training Coordinator and assisting with the cross-skilling and development of other members of the team.
  
The role is of a hybrid nature (home-based and predominantly working across our client’s sites, nationally) and requires the availability for regular travel; sometimes at short notice to provide on-site support and advice across the wide ranging and dispersed locations nationally on a regular basis and occasionally further afield where required.

THE ROLE
Strategic HSQE Partnership

Partner with the Head of Health, Safety and Environment, site representatives and operational leaders to embed a proactive HSQE culture across all business units and sites.
Provide expert guidance on compliance, legislation, industry best practice and company values.
Support HSE improvement plans, risk reduction and behavioural safety initiatives.   
Operational HSQE Management

Lead and support incident triage, investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Conduct site audits, inspections and risk assessments, ensuring recommendations are implemented.
Analyse HSE performance data, identify trends and report insights to drive continuous improvement.
Support HSQE mobilisation for acquisitions and internal mergers.
Engage third parties through due diligence and onboarding to ensure high HSQE standards.
Assist with occupational hygiene assessments.   
ISO & External Accreditation

Support ISO-aligned management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, and other external accreditations.
Assist with internal audits, external audit preparation, document control and compliance.
Maintain consistent, effective and up-to-date HSQE policies, procedures and processes.   
Training & Capability Building

Support the HSE Training Coordinator with training, briefings and workshops.
Coach HSQE representatives, operational managers and teams to build competence, ownership and consistent best practice across the division.   
Stakeholder Engagement

Build collaborative relationships with colleagues, clients, contractors, regulators and key stakeholders, including HR, Risk and Sustainability teams.
Communicate HSQE expectations, performance and initiatives clearly   
THE PERSON

NEBOSH General Certificate minimum with 3 years’ experience in a similar role
NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate or equivalent or proven experience within this field
Lead Auditor (ISO-14001/45001-geared) qualification would also be advantageous but is not essential
Excellent verbal, written and communication skills with ability to influence/build relationships at all levels.
Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and best practice. Clear understanding of legislative frameworks within other territories would also be advantageous.
Strong knowledge and experience of supporting/managing ISO 9001/45001/14001 frameworks.
Proficient computer skills with knowledge of MS packages.
Ability to travel within the UK, as and when required. Ability to work internationally, occasionally where required to do so and in accordance with the needs of the business   

TO APPLY
Please send your updated CV to Westray Recruitment or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group