HSEQ Business Partner

HSEQ Business Partner

Contract

HSEQ

Location

Weybridge (hybrid), with travel across the South East region, including Reading, Southampton, Luton and Margate

Hours of work

37.5

Contract Type

Permanent

We are seeking a HSEQ Business Partner to support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, environmental and quality management systems, in line with the OneISS Way.

Reporting to the HSEQ Manager, this role plays a key part in embedding a strong safety, compliance and quality culture across operations.

Job Description

We are looking for an individual who will provide expert HSEQ guidance, partner closely with operational and client teams, and proactively manage risk.

Through audits, incident investigation and continuous improvement activity, the HSEQ Business Partner will directly contribute to service excellence and reinforce ISS’ reputation for dependable, high-quality, safety-focused facilities support.

Key Responsibilities

Provide practical, proactive HSEQ support enabling teams to work safely, efficiently and in line with required standards.

Act as a trusted partner to regional accounts, coaching and mentoring teams on HSEQ matters.

Promote clear ownership and accountability for HSEQ activities across all stakeholders.

Collaborate with client counterparts to ensure HSEQ processes meet expectations and internal standards.

Understand contract risk profiles and proactively manage significant hazards, including statutory compliance, food safety and projects.

Conduct risk-based audits against the OneISS Way to drive continuous improvement.

Lead investigations for high-severity incidents and provide governance oversight for lower-level incidents.

Champion ISS HSEQ campaigns, including Safe Spaces and Wellbeing initiatives, to improve engagement and outcomes.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Skills,

Knowledge and Experience

Previous HSEQ experience within a matrix model (desirable).

Previous experience within Facilities Management (desirable).

Strong knowledge of ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001) and auditing practices.

Understanding of statutory compliance, food safety and operational risk management (desirable).

Experience in incident investigation and applying proportionate governance.

Proven ability to identify, assess and manage risk and influence operational decision-making.

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Ability to collaborate across regions and functions and work effectively as part of a team.

Qualifications & Requirements

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent.

Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel to client sites (car/car allowance).

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,

#aplacetobeyou,

#facilitiesmanagement

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com

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