Health and Safety Business Partner (Projects)

About the role

Join Forestry England’s Health, Safety and Technical Training team as a Health and Safety Business Partner (Projects). You will lead the development and implementation of H&S systems for the DEFRA‑funded Biodiversity Programme, ensuring a safe environment for staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors.

Key responsibilities

• Shape, guide and embed health and safety policies across the Biodiversity Programme.
• Assess and manage risks for staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors.
• Collaborate with function heads, team leaders and staff to evaluate compliance and training needs.
• Provide expert advice on health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Support the delivery of technical training and competence development.

Required profile

• Proven experience in health and safety management within a large, multi‑disciplinary organisation.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and DEFRA requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Ability to travel nationally and stay overnight when required.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary £40,388 – £43,482 per annum.
• Fixed‑term contract until 31 March 2029 with possible extension.
• Hybrid working with flexibility to work from any Forestry England office, preferably in the Midlands.
• Pension contribution of 28.97% and membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days), plus bank holidays and additional benefits.
• Access to employee discount scheme, free parking, and free entry to National Arboretums.
• Support for continuous professional development and sponsorship of professional memberships.