Safety Business Partner

We’re looking to welcome a Stay Safe Business Partner into our established safety team to support our Property Team. As a Safety Business Partner you will be responsible for supporting the Property team to ensure we are legally compliant and working within our defined safety management framework. The role will involve the development of policies, analysis of processes and systems that identify and manage risks relating to our Properties, incident management and assurance activity. Working within an established safety team you’ll work closely with the Head of Properties & Facilities and their team. The role is based from our Watford Support Centre which you’ll attend on a regular basis, however we offer hybrid working and the nature of the role could lend itself well to a Watford or Midlands location.

What you’ll be doing:

• Work with the Property team and Support Centre Managers to ensure the implementation of our Safety Management Framework.
• Support the development of a Property health and safety strategy with the team and associated annual delivery plan in collaboration with other Business Partners.
• Guide and coach Property and Operational Managers, in all aspects of safety leadership, activity and performance.
• Ensure the effective investigation of safety incidents and the implementation of actions to prevent a recurrence.
• Deliver a variety of health and safety related training as required.
• Deliver Assurance programmes as required.
• Use a variety of performance measures to identify trends and improve safety, health and wellbeing performance, sharing best practice and celebrating success across the division.
• Act as a visible leader for the principles of Stay Safe, setting the right tone at the top and establishing an open culture encouraging a high level of communication and employer participation both internally and externally on Stay Safe issues.

What we’re looking for:

To be successful in the role it’s likely you’ll have at least 3 or more years experience in Health & Safety, Occupational Health, and Workplace Safety. You’ll have a minimum of NEBOSH certification and IOSH membership and strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance in construction and property management. As well as this, we’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong analytical skills and practical interpretation of risk.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What can we offer you?

You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us. We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:

• Competitive bonus.
• Save-as-you-earn scheme.
• Private Medical and Life Assurance.
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme.
• Colleague discount.
• Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme.

Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support. By giving you the support you need to do well at work, and the flexibility to make life work for you, we are giving you a career that doesn’t put your life on hold. Where you can be yourself, do your best work, and make a positive difference every day.

About Us:

Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues. But it is our culture that is considered our best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.

Please contact us here if you require any adjustments within the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview.