Senior HSE Business Partner

Are you ready to shape a safer, greener future with a global leader in sustainable building materials? At Holcim, we believe that people are at the heart of our success, and creating an inspiring, secure, and sustainable workplace is central to everything we do.

In this high-profile role, you will partner closely with executive leadership to champion our Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) strategy, guiding continuous improvement and fostering a culture of care, collaboration, and operational excellence across our divisions. This role is on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.

• Partnering with divisional Senior Leadership Teams (SLT) and Executive Committee members to design, refine, and deliver long-term HSE roadmaps.
• Providing trusted specialist advice, technical guidance, and leadership on the deployment and maintenance of our integrated safety management systems.
• Guiding divisional HSE teams to meet shared organisational goals, offering coaching, mentoring, and continuous professional development.
• Collaborating with internal and external partners, including major clients, regulatory bodies, and community representativto establish best practice and shared standards.
• Leading high-potential incident reviews to uncover deep insights and strengthen organisational capabilities and resilience.
• Supporting operational teams through external audits, site visits, and the development of clear, modern safety procedures in consultation with our workforce.

Who you areYou are a thoughtful, collaborative HSE professional who thrives on inspiring positive culture change and building lasting relationships. You excel at translating strategic vision into practical, everyday improvements that safeguard people and the environment.

Your Qualifications & Expertise:
You hold a recognised professional safety qualification (such as a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent) and are either a Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or actively working towards this status. You possess extensive knowledge of health, safety, and environmental management systems, current legislation, and industry best practices.

Your Leadership & Influence:
You have substantial experience working within an HSE leadership function, with a proven ability to advise, challenge, and influence senior leaders constructively. You communicate with clarity, empathy, and conviction across all levels of an organisation.

Your Collaborative Mindset:
You excel at creating open, respectful environments where people feel supported and valued. You naturally connect with diverse stakeholders, fostering trust and mutual respect with frontline teams, external regulators, and commercial partners alike.

Your Problem-Solving & Vision:
You bring an analytical, solution-focused approach to complex challenges. You are skilled at identifying improvement opportunities, championing innovative safety ideas, and guiding initiatives from concept to completion with structured organisation and care.

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we've helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits and other benefits - all…