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 safet...