Health and Safety Business Partner

About the role

Axis CLC is seeking a Health and Safety Business Partner to act as a trusted advisor and operational partner for a defined business area. This field‑based role supports senior leaders, contractors and frontline teams to embed a proactive safety culture, manage risk and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the lead health and safety contact for a specific business area or major project.
• Build strong relationships with Managing Directors, operational managers and supervisors, providing practical advice and challenge.
• Conduct site audits, inspections and risk assessments, delivering clear, actionable reports.
• Provide expert guidance on health and safety legislation, internal policies and industry best practice.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver tailored health and safety training, briefings and toolbox talks to employees and subcontractors.
• Monitor, analyse and report on safety performance data, highlighting trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support contractor onboarding by assessing compliance, competence and capability.
• Liaise with enforcement bodies such as the HSE, local authorities and fire services.
• Maintain and improve management systems, including ISO 45001.

Required profile

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum) or equivalent.
• Experience in health and safety within property maintenance, construction or facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and regulatory bodies.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cultural change.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.

Required skills

• Risk assessment
• Incident investigation
• Safety audits and inspections
• ISO 45001 implementation