Health and Safety Business Partner

Axis Europe Plc; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national property maintenance and compliance partner in the UK is seeking a Health & Safety Business Partner. In this field-based role, you'll act as a trusted advisor, working with senior leaders to develop and implement safety policies. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH General Certificate, strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, and experience in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000, a car allowance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Car allowance

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Perkbox memberships

Paid volunteer day

£2,000 refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate; Diploma desirable.
• Experience in health and safety within property maintenance or construction.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead health and safety contact for a defined business area.
• Conduct site audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Provide expert guidance on health and safety legislation.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

UK health and safety legislation knowledge

Influencing stakeholders

Site auditing skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Axis CLC is a national property maintenance and compliance partner, backed by over 110 years of combined experience. We employ more than 2,500 people and support over 400 clients across the UK, delivering essential repairs, refurbishment and building safety services that keep homes and public buildings operating at their best. Each year we complete over 400,000 repairs, helping to keep tenants safe, properties performing and owners fully compliant.

We are looking for a Health & Safety Business Partner to act as a trusted advisor and operational partner across a defined business area within Axis CLC.

This role sits within the Health, Safety & Environment function and plays a key part in supporting operational leaders, managers and frontline teams to deliver safe, compliant and high‑performing operations. You will work closely with senior leaders, contractors and clients to embed a proactive safety culture, manage risk effectively and ensure full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Director of Health, Safety & Environment, this is a visible, field‑based role with real influence across day‑to‑day operations and longer‑term improvement activity.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the lead health and safety contact for a defined business area or major project
• Build strong, trusted relationships with Managing Directors, operational managers and supervisors, providing practical advice and challenge where required
• Partner with operational leaders to embed a proactive, positive safety culture across teams and sites
• Conduct site audits, inspections and risk assessments, producing clear, actionable reports to drive improvement
• Provide expert guidance on health and safety legislation, internal policies and industry best practice
• Lead incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented
• Deliver tailored health and safety training, briefings and toolbox talks to employees and subcontractors
• Monitor, analyse and report on safety performance data, highlighting trends, risks and improvement opportunities
• Support contractor onboarding by assessing compliance, competence and capability
• Liaise with enforcement bodies, including the HSE, Local Authorities and Fire & Rescue Services, as required
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of management systems, including ISO 45001
• Stay informed of regulatory changes and emerging risks within property maintenance, construction and FM environments

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

To be a successful Health & Safety Business Partner, you will require:

Essential:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum); Diploma or equivalent desirable
• Experience working in health and safety within property maintenance, construction or FM environments
• Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, multi‑site organisation
• Confidence to influence, advise and challenge stakeholders at all levels

Desirable:

• Tech IOSH, working towards Grad IOSH, or Grad IOSH / CMIOSH status
• Experience supporting ISO 45001 or similar management systems
• Exposure to client‑facing or regulated contract environments

What We Offer

• £45,000 - £50,000, with a performance‑related bonus
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers)
• 1 paid volunteer day
• £2,000 refer‑a‑friend bonus after the referee passes probation
• Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why Axis CLC

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer roles where you can make a visible difference every day.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.