Health, Safety, Security and Environment Business Partner

First Bus

Health, Safety, Security & Environment Business Partner supporting First Bus's strategies. Driving compliance and continuous improvement for safety and environmental standards across the business.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeSwansea • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost
Cash back benefits across optical & dental
Virtual GP appointments
Mental health support
Nutrition and fitness advice
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
Chance to buy discounted First Group shares
Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
Flexible working

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Hard Skills & Tools

ISO 45001ISO 14001risk assessmentsauditsdata analysisHS&E trainingpolicy developmentproject managementchange managementstrategic training

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementinfluencing skillsproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsnegotiation skillscommunication skillstime managementprioritizationattention to detailanalytical mindset

Certifications

NEBOSH General CertificateNEBOSH DiplomaNEBOSH Environmental Management CertificateIEMA equivalentChartered Member of IOSH