Health and Safety Officer

Environmental Health & Safety Officer
Basingstoke
Full-time, Permanent
We are looking for an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Officer to join a growing Quality & Compliance team based in Basingstoke.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in environmental management, health and safety, or sustainability who is looking to take ownership of environmental compliance and play a key role in maintaining and improving health and safety standards across UK operations.
You will have responsibility for maintaining and continually improving the ISO14001 Environmental Management System, alongside supporting health and safety arrangements aligned with ISO45001 principles.
Working closely with internal teams, suppliers and contractors, you will help ensure environmental, health and safety, regulatory and sustainability requirements are embedded into day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Environmental Management & Compliance
·Own, maintain and continually improve the ISO14001 Environmental Management System.
·Coordinate environmental compliance activities, including waste management, WEEE, packaging, batteries and pollution prevention.
·Support environmental initiatives, resource efficiency and sustainability improvements.
·Ensure environmental requirements are incorporated into business operations, procurement and supplier arrangements.
Health, Safety & Contractor Management
·Support health and safety arrangements across UK sites.
·Coordinate risk assessments, hazard identification and contractor safety controls.
·Review method statements, contractor inductions and safe working practices.
·Support incident investigations and statutory reporting requirements, including RIDDOR.
Audits, Inspections & Continuous Improvement
·Plan and lead internal ISO14001 audits, EHS inspections and safety walks.
·Support external certification, supplier and customer audits.
·Monitor corrective actions and drive improvements arising from audits, inspections and incidents.
Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing
·Coordinate sustainability data, environmental KPIs and performance reporting.
·Support customer questionnaires, tenders and external assessments, including EcoVadis and MSAT.
·Assist with supplier due diligence, ethical trading, Modern Slavery and responsible sourcing requirements.
Documentation, Training & Governance
·Maintain EHS policies, procedures, registers and compliance records.
·Coordinate training and competency records.
·Deliver or support toolbox talks, safety briefings and environmental awareness activities.
·Work collaboratively with Quality and other internal teams to support shared compliance processes.
What we’re looking for:
·Previous experience in Environmental, Health & Safety, Sustainability, Compliance or a related discipline.
·Practical experience maintaining or coordinating an ISO14001 Environmental Management System.
·A good working knowledge of ISO14001 and environmental compliance requirements.
·Knowledge of UK environmental and health and safety legislation.
·Experience with risk assessments, COSHH, fire safety, contractor management and incident investigations.
·Experience supporting audits, inspections, supplier reviews or ethical trading requirements.
·Strong organisational, communication and project coordination skills.
·Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365.
·The ability to interpret legislation and technical requirements and translate these into practical processes.
·NEBOSH General Certificate, IEMA Foundation Certificate, Environmental Management Certificate, ISO14001 Internal Auditor, or equivalent relevant experience.
·Proactive, organised and detail oriented.
·Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
·A strong problem-solver with a practical approach to continuous improvement.
·Comfortable managing multiple priorities and projects.
·Collaborative, adaptable and committed to maintaining high standards.
·Able to demonstrate integrity and confidently challenge where necessary.
 
As an equal opportunities employer, 1to1 Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
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