Key skills
Stakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementChange ManagementCommunicationNegotiation
About this role
Role Overview
- Partner with leaders to implement HSS&E strategies and drive continuous improvement.
- Support ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 accreditation and maintain SMS & EMS systems.
- Identify and lead initiatives to improve safety, environmental performance, and wellbeing.
- Advise and coach managers on legal compliance and practical HS&E solutions.
- Conduct audits, risk assessments, and investigations to enhance standards.
- Analyse performance data, identify trends, and recommend improvements to senior managers identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and deliver HS&E training and contribute to policy development.
- Represent First Bus at internal and external HS&E forums.
Requirements
- NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum), working towards NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
- NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate or IEMA equivalent
- Chartered Member of IOSH (or working towards)
- Proven experience in a similar Business Partnering role working in a complex organisation
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels
- Commercially astute with effective problem-solving abilities
- Experience in unionised, multi-site environments
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage time, prioritise, and work across a matrix structure
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and risk management expertise
- Skilled in delivering strategic training and development programmes
- Strong understanding of UK HS&E legislation and practical application
- Experience in project and change management
Benefits
- Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you!
- Cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advice.
- EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
- Discounts on high street brands and supermarkets
- Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service
- Free bus pass
- Cycle to work scheme
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
- Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
- Flexible working