Environmental, Health and Safety Business Partner

Contract Type:

Regular

Job Title: Environmental, Health and Safety Business Partner

Reports to: Head of Responsible Business
Location: UK-wide – Field-based with remote working and travel as required
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive + car / car allowance + annual bonus up to 25% + private medical + 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + employer pension contribution up to 10%

About Belron® UK

Belron® UK Ltd (trading as Autoglass® and Laddaw®) is part of the global Belron® Group — the world’s leading vehicle glass repair and replacement business. With a presence in over 30 countries and more than 30,000 employees, Belron® is united by a common purpose: making a memorable difference with real care.

Our core values — Caring, Genuine, Collaborative, and Driven — define how we collaborate with our people, customers, and partners.

Role Overview

As a EHS Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in embedding a high-performing safety, health, wellbeing and environmental (SHW&E) culture across our UK operations. Working in close partnership with senior leaders, executive stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, you will be accountable for driving compliance, enhancing SHW&E performance, and ensuring leadership accountability in line with internal standards, legal obligations, and external accreditations.

This role requires a confident influencer and subject matter expert who can provide expert guidance, constructive challenge, and strategic input — while also leading tactical execution and continuous improvement. You will contribute to shaping and delivering our SHW&E strategy, policies, and systems to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and the resilience of our operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Partnership

• Partner with leaders, including the senior leadership team, to align the SHW&E strategy with business priorities and drive sustained performance improvement.
• Provide expert advice and challenge to ensure that SHW&E is embedded into operational decisions, behaviours, and leadership accountability frameworks.
• Lead and support strategic SHW&E initiatives and transformation projects.
• Promote a proactive, learning-oriented safety culture across the organisation.

Governance, Standards & Compliance

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of SHW&E management standards, procedures, and compliance systems.
• Ensure alignment with legal requirements, ISO 45001, and Belron® Group standards.
• Maintain the Health, Safety & Environmental legal register and ensure timely communication and implementation of relevant regulatory changes.
• Support preparation for and participation in internal audits, third-party certifications (e.g., ISO 45001, EcoVadis), and customer assessments.
• Coordinate key statutory inspections (e.g., fire, racking) and oversee the selection and management of safety-critical equipment and PPE.

Risk Management

• Guide leaders in identifying and managing operational SHW&E risks, including risk assessments, control measures, and safe systems of work.
• Ensure effective escalation and mitigation of high-risk or non-compliant practices.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Drive data-informed decision-making through insightful reporting and analysis of SHW&E performance KPIs.
• Identify trends and emerging risks to inform targeted interventions and continuous improvement.
• Fulfil all relevant statutory reporting obligations (e.g., HSE, Environment Agency).

Incident & Emergency Response

• Lead or support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and development of corrective actions.
• Support leaders to implement and test emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.

Leadership Development & Capability Building

• Coach and develop leaders at all levels to take visible ownership of SHW&E and ensure consistent application of standards.
• Support the design and delivery of SHW&E training programmes, tools, and learning forums.
• Champion SHW&E committees, working groups, and local engagement initiatives.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with key internal stakeholders including Legal, Facilities, and Operations to manage shared risk areas.
• Collaborate with People Business Partners to support occupational health, reasonable adjustments, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Create and deliver compelling SHW&E communications and awareness campaigns.

Digital Tools & Systems

• Function as a “power user” for SHW&E digital platforms; support system governance, adoption, and reporting capability.
• Leverage data and technology to track actions, monitor compliance, and deliver consistent business insights.

Candidate Profile – Skills & Experience

Essential

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety.
• In-depth knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing SHW&E management systems and documentation (e.g. ISO 45001).
• Substantial experience in a senior SHW&E role within a complex operational or field-based environment.
• Competent in risk assessment methodologies and developing safe systems of work.
• Proven ability to influence and engage at all organisational levels, including executive stakeholders.
• Effective and purposeful communicator with strong coaching, engagement and relationship building skills
• Strong analytical and reporting skills; proficient in Microsoft Office and SHW&E platforms.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel and stay overnight when required.

Desirable

• Experience in ISO 45001 and ISO14001 audits and ESG assessments.
• IOSH membership (or working towards).
• Familiarity with environmental compliance and sustainability reporting.
• Internal or third-party auditing experience.

Ideal Attributes – The Person

• Caring & Genuine – Deeply committed to protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of others.
• Strategic & Pragmatic – Balances long-term vision with operational delivery.
• Accountable & Challenging – Holds self and others to account through constructive challenge and coaching.
• Influential & Collaborative – Builds trusted relationships and drives alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Resilient & Agile – Confident navigating complexity and adapting to change.
• Insightful & Detail-Oriented – Uses data and insight to inform decisions and drive improvements.
• Continuous Learner – Committed to evolving professional practice and team capability.

Why Join Us?

• Play a central role in shaping a values-driven safety culture in the automotive services sector.
• Work in close partnership with senior leadership to drive business-critical SHW&E outcomes.
• Be part of a supportive, experienced SHW&E team with a strong sense of purpose.

Where this role fits

This role reports to the Head of Responsible Business. The responsible business area includes safety, health & wellbeing, operational environment and environmental sustainability, societal giving back and responsible business reporting and governance.  The role has no direct reports and role fits within the “People” function of the organisation.