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)
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)
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