Health & Safety & Estates Manager
1 Days Old
c. £54,000 per annum
Hybrid Working – Bedford Based (2 days a week in office)
14-Month Fixed-Term Contract
We’re looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Estates Manager to join a statutory body on a 14-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. You’ll play a vital role in managing our Bedford and London offices, ensuring both health and safety compliance and the effective delivery of estates and facilities operations.
This is a varied role where you’ll lead the development and continuous improvement of our Health & Safety Management System in line with UK regulations, while managing lease arrangements, maintenance programmes, supplier contracts, and office moves. You’ll also be instrumental in fostering a positive safety culture across the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and manage the Health & Safety Management System to ensure compliance with legislation.
- Chair the Health & Safety Committee and embed a safety-first culture across the organisation.
- Conduct and oversee risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
- Manage estates and facilities contracts, supplier relationships, and annual budgets.
- Oversee lease and MOTO arrangements, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
- Plan and manage office relocations, estate enhancements, and space planning projects.
- Ensure all staff are trained in health and safety procedures, with 100% compliance.
- Manage and develop two direct reports, providing leadership and direction.
- Act as the key contact for all health, safety, estates, and facilities matters.
- In-depth knowledge of UK health and safety regulations (HSE, ISO 45001).
- Proven experience developing and implementing H&S management systems in complex environments.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, including influencing at senior level.
- Experience managing compliance, audits, and incident investigations.
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent).
- Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Previous experience in facilities or office management, including IT/AV systems.
- Competent in MS Office applications.
- Salary:£54,000 per annum
- Contract: 14-month FTC (Maternity Cover)
- Location: Bedford (2 days per week in office) with occasional travel to London
- Hybrid Working
For more information, please contact James at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208967or email james.glover@servicecare.org.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr
- Location:
- Bedford, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £80,000 - £100,000
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