Safety Health & Environment Business Partner in Stoke-on-Trent

Safety Health & Environment Business Partner

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Ibstock Plc has a 200‑year history and a commitment to building diverse, sustainable solutions for the construction industry. The company designs, manufactures, and provides efficient building products and supports a net‑zero future.

Responsible for the following sites: Newcastle upon Tyne, Leicestershire, Nottingham, Newcastle under Lyme, and Walsall.

Job Purpose

Provide strategic SH&E support to the Ibstock Group and Senior Leadership Teams, aligning with the Group SH&E strategy and action plan. Lead and manage relationships with senior management to implement the SH&E road map, eliminate workplace accidents, ill health, ensure environmental compliance, and achieve the 5‑year plan.

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to the development of the Group SH&E strategy.
• Identify opportunities and lead projects to eliminate workplace accidents, ill health, and achieve environmental compliance.
• Lead SH&E projects for the continued development and improvement of the Integrated Management System.
• Ensure projects deliver expected outcomes and benefits; manage resources, timeline, and budget.
• Implement safety standards that meet health‑and‑safety regulations and industry best practice.
• Coach senior leaders on effective employee engagement and wellbeing.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement and effective change management.
• Develop and disseminate policies, procedures, working standards, and competence training.
• Support operational management and SH&E Advisors on new initiatives.
• Review environmental incidents, accidents, and safety concerns; implement initiatives to improve performance.
• Compile and analyse accident and incident statistics; produce monthly reports.
• Embed sustainable behaviour and practices.
• Provide cover for SHE Business Partners during holiday or absences.
• Coach SH&E Coordinators and track progress on objectives.
• Deputise the Head of Function where required.
• Provide monthly performance reports to the Head of Function.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• NEBOSH Diploma, Environment Certificate
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Good understanding of the UK SH&E regulatory framework
• Experience with ISO14001, ISO9001, ISO45001 and certification bodies
• Preparation of legal documents such as SH&E policies, guidance notes, training packages, incident investigations
• Extensive experience presenting and influencing at senior level
• Extensive experience in project management, planning and risk management
• Motivating and encouraging others; decisive; able to work well under pressure and resolve conflicts.

Desirable

• Training in project management or leadership
• Training in Root Cause Analysis techniques
• Relevant degree (desired)
• IOSH membership
• Certified auditor

Benefits

• Full-time, permanent role
• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Digicare+ (Aviva)
• 10% matched pension (Legal & General)
• 3x life insurance
• Share Save scheme eligibility
• Full access to Employee Assistance Programme (self and family)
• High‑street retail discount platform (Tesco, Asda, etc.)
• Personal development and career progression opportunities

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Ibstock Plc is committed to building belonging and offering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage applicants from minority groups to apply even if they do not meet every single qualification, as we believe diverse experiences strengthen our team.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider applications without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability, or age.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing Target industry: Wholesale Building Materials