Health, Safety and Environment Business Partner

We're looking for a Health, Safety & Environment Business Partner to join our team and support the Director of Health, Safety and Security and the Head of Environment in delivering First Bus's Health, Safety and Environmental strategies.

This is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with senior leaders and operational teams to drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance, and embed a culture of safety and sustainability across our business.

This is a full-time, permanent role, based in Leicester with frequent travel across the UK

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with leaders to implement HS&E strategies and drive continuous improvement.
• Support ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 accreditation and maintain SMS & EMS systems.
• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

About you

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum), working towards NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate or IEMA equivalent
• Chartered Member of IOSH (or working towards)
  
  

Skills & Experience

• 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
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Pragmatic, flexible, and resilient
• Passionate about continuous improvement and personal development
• Able to translate industry trends into actionable business strategy
  
  

Rewards & Benefits

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
• Flexible working
  
  

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.