Overview

Health & Safety and Estates Manager - Bedford
£54,000 per annum PAYE (FTC - 12 months, maternity cover)
37 hours per week
Hybrid - minimum 2 days on site (Bedford)

We are currently working in partnership client in the public sector to recruit for a Health & Safety and Estates Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead health and safety strategy and estates operations across the organisation's Bedford and London offices — embedding a culture of safety, compliance, and wellbeing throughout the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the organisation's Health & Safety Management System, ensuring full compliance with UK regulations and ISO 45001 standards.
• Oversee risk assessments, incident investigations, and chair the Health & Safety Committee to drive performance improvement.
• Manage estates and facilities operations across two offices, including lease management, maintenance programmes, supplier relationships, and contract governance.
• Support the planning and delivery of the upcoming London office relocation project.
• Line manage two direct reports - Health & Safety Advisor and Office Administrator - ensuring effective delivery of H&S and facilities operations.
• Provide clear reporting and governance updates to senior leadership and audit committees.
• Champion a culture of proactive safety, wellbeing, and accountability across all business areas.

Requirements

• Extensive experience managing health and safety within a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation and best practice (HSE, ISO 45001).
• Proven ability to develop and implement H&S management systems.
• Experience managing estates, facilities, or office operations, including supplier and contract management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
• Relevant qualification such as NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

Additional Information

• Hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week in Bedford).
• Occasional travel to London may be required.
• Excellent employee benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), enhanced pension, wellbeing programmes, and flexible working.
• Contact: For more information or to apply, please contact James Glover at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).