Senior HSER Business Partner

Senior HSE Business PartnerRemote with TravelAre you passionate about building world-class safety cultures and driving meaningful change?At DS Smith Packaging, we're looking for a dynamic Senior HSE Business Partner to play a pivotal role in elevating Health, Safety, Environment and Risk standards across our UK & Ireland operations.This is a high-impact, highly visible role where you'll partner with senior leaders, influence strategy, and embed HSER excellence across multiple manufacturing sites-all while championing continuous improvement and sustainability.What you'll be doingAs a Senior HSE Business Partner, you will:Lead and influence a positive HSER culture across multiple UK & Ireland sitesPartner with senior leaders to embed safety, risk and environmental excellence into daily operationsCoach and challenge leaders and managers to take ownership of HSER performanceDrive consistency and best practice across site-based HSER teamsMonitor and improve performance through audits, analysis, and data-driven insightsLead incident investigations and ensure robust follow-up and learningDevelop and implement effective policies, systems and training programmesCollaborate externally with regulators, industry bodies and partnersSupport key initiatives around sustainability, compliance and risk managementWhat we're looking forYou're an experienced HSER professional who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoys influencing at all levels.You'll bring:Proven experience driving HSER performance across multi-site operationsStrong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation, risk and environmental complianceThe confidence to engage, coach and challenge senior stakeholdersA track record of delivering continuous improvement, audits and investigationsExcellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to simplify complex topicsA proactive, commercially aware mindset with a passion for safety and operational excellenceQualifications:NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6) essentialProfessional body membership preferredEnvironmental/sustainability qualifications highly beneficialThis role offers the chance to work closely with senior leaders and operational teams to improve how Health, Safety, Environment and Risk is managed across a complex, multi-site operation.You'll have the scope to influence standards, support cultural development, and contribute to making our workplaces safer and more sustainable.What we can offer you:Competitive salaryQualifying Sick Pay schemePension scheme & Life insuranceShare Save schemeIncome Protection25 days holiday plus Bank HolidaysEmployee Assistance ProgrammeVirtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccineCycle to Work and shopping discountsWe are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation,manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria."#LI-SP#DSMISCTPBN1_UKTJ