Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) Business Partner

Element Materials Technology; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) Business Partner

Employer: Element Materials Technology

Location: Great Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 6 Apr 2025

Discipline: Earth, Environment & Energy

Hours: Full Time

Overview
Element has an excellent opportunity for Safety, Health and Environment Business Partner to support its Connected Technologies business and its locations in the United Kingdom and Germany. As a member of the divisional leadership team, this position will partner with local management teams to support the implementation of the Element SHE program. This position reports directly to the Divisional Director, working closely with the EMEAA SHE Director and will be based in either the North West or West Midlands. It is anticipated that this role will require frequent travel to Element locations across the UK with periodic travel to Germany.

Responsibilities
Supporting divisional leadership to:

• Integrate SHE program into daily operations
• Understand their role and responsibilities and ensure appropriate resources are in place
• Provide expertise, guidance and critical challenge
• Support creation, monitor and report on progress against improvement plans
• Coach leadership and operations teams
• Supports documentation of annual improvement plans
• Support local SHE Managers and focal points
• Facilitate completion of audits and management system reviews
• Ensure locations achieve compliance with applicable regulatory and Element SHE program requirements
• Assess opportunities for improvement, share best practice across Element
• Communicate and engage effectively across all levels
• Monitor and report on improvement plan progress to Divisional Director and SHE Business Unit Director

Skills / Qualifications

• Degree in Safety, Health and Environmental Management, Risk Management or Occupational Safety related subject, or other related fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong understanding of country/local safety, health and environmental laws and legislation
• Minimum experience level: 2-4 years experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, customer testing specifications, design specifications, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
• Ability to calculate figures, statistics and amounts such as safety and health data as well as exposure limits
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, data and details furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must have valid Driver's License with zero or low endorsements
• Exposure to country safety standards, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, ergonomics and environmental compliance

Company Overview
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 6,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming 'the world's most trusted testing partner'. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work-related criteria and without regard for age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.