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Shape the Safety Agenda at the Heart of Howdens' Logistics Network

Howdens is looking for a Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Business Partner to join our premier warehousing facility in Raunds, Northamptonshire.

As the central logistics hub for the business, Raunds plays a critical role in supporting our nationwide operations, making this a highly visible and influential position. You'll work closely with senior leaders and operational teams across the site, helping to shape strategy, drive continuous improvement, and champion a culture where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SHE professional who enjoys building relationships, influencing at all levels, and leading meaningful change. You'll have the freedom to drive your own agenda within the SHE team, identifying opportunities to improve performance, enhance engagement, and support our journey towards an interdependent safety culture.

Working in partnership with a high-performing operational team, you'll provide expert guidance and leadership across all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment, ensuring compliance, supporting business objectives, and delivering sustainable improvements that make a real difference.

Location: Raunds, Northamptonshire

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hiring Manager: Logistics SHE Manager

Why Join Howdens as a SHE Business Partner:

At Howdens, we are committed to creating a safe and sustainable working environment for all our employees. As a market leader in the joinery industry, we invest in our people and strive for excellence in everything we do.

As a SHE Business Partner, you'll benefit from:

A key role within one of the most important operational sites in the business.

Exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence decision-making.

The chance to support and develop a talented, engaged operational team.

Autonomy to identify priorities, drive initiatives and shape the local SHE agenda.

The opportunity to lead positive culture change and make a lasting impact.

What You'll Be Doing:

Reporting to the Logistics SHE Manager, you will be the site's subject matter expert for Safety, Health and the Environment. Your responsibilities will include:

Driving a positive and proactive safety culture, influencing behaviours and promoting best practice across the site.

Supporting the development and delivery of the site's SHE strategy and annual objectives.

Providing expert advice and guidance on all SHE matters to leaders and colleagues.

Conducting inspections, audits and reviews to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.

Monitoring SHE performance and ensuring compliance with key standards and performance indicators.

Supporting operational teams with risk assessments, safe systems of work and hazard identification.

Leading or supporting incident investigations and ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented.

Designing and delivering engaging SHE training and awareness programmes.

Building strong relationships with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders.

Overseeing occupational health and hygiene monitoring activities.

Championing elements of Howdens' Blueprint for Safety Excellence programme and embedding our SAFER Together values across the site.

What You'll Need

Essential

3-5 years' experience in a similar SHE role within a fast-paced environment.

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.

Environmental Management qualification (such as IEMA Certificate).

Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.

Experience delivering health, safety and environmental training.

Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health & Safety.

Diploma in Environmental Management.

ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Lead/Internal Auditor qualifications.

Chartered Membership of IOSH.

What We Can Offer

Competitive salary plus bonus.

Pension scheme with up to 12% company contribution.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional annual leave.

Staff discount.

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Free onsite parking.

A friendly, supportive environment with excellent reward and recognition programmes.

About the Opportunity

This role offers the chance to make a genuine impact at the centre of Howdens' logistics operation. You'll work alongside experienced leaders, influence strategic decisions, and play a key role in shaping the future of SHE performance at one of our most important sites.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine operational involvement, strategic influence and the freedom to drive meaningful improvements, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

We're building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we're keen to hear from you. When you apply, you will need to attach a CV for this SHE BP role.

About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.

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