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Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.
We have a new role for a permanent full time SHEQ Assurance Manager to join our established team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an awarding winning company, Reporting to the Technical Director, this is an integral role providing divisional oversight and assurance of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) performance across the Facilities Management division. The role ensures that operational teams effectively implement and comply with the policies, procedures, and management systems established by the Group Safety and Quality functions.
What You’ll Do
1. Compliance with Group SHEQ policies and procedures across all divisional operations.
2. Delivery of the divisional SHEQ audit and assurance programme in line with the annual plan.
3. Closure of audit findings and corrective actions within agreed timeframes.
4. Reduction and effective management of SHEQ incidents, including safety, environmental, and quality events.
5. Timely and effective investigation of incidents and implementation of corrective actions.
6. Regulatory and contractual SHEQ compliance across all facilities management sites.
7. Engagement with operational teams to support implementation of SHEQ standards and practices.
8. Completion of SHEQ training and awareness programmes across the division.
9. Accuracy and timeliness of divisional SHEQ performance reporting to leadership and Group functions.
10. Continuous improvement of SHEQ performance and risk management across divisional operations.
11. Provide divisional oversight and assurance of SHEQ performance, ensuring operational teams implement and comply with Group SHEQ policies, procedures and management systems.
12. Act as the divisional liaison with Group Safety and Quality functions, supporting the consistent implementation of organisational SHEQ frameworks.
13. Train and mentor operational colleagues to ensure their effective understanding of processes.
14. Implement and manage the divisional SHEQ assurance and audit programme, conducting audits and inspections across facilities management sites, services and projects.
15. Monitor operational compliance with SHEQ standards, statutory requirements and contractual obligations across hard services, soft services and project activities.
16. Identify SHEQ risks within operations and work with operational leadership to ensure appropriate control measures and mitigation plans are implemented.
17. Review, investigate and monitor SHEQ incidents, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented and tracked to closure.
18. Track and report divisional SHEQ performance, including audits, incidents, corrective actions and risk trends, providing regular reports to divisional leadership and Group functions.
19. Support operational teams in the practical implementation of SHEQ procedures, including permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
20. Provide assurance of contractor and supplier SHEQ compliance, particularly for maintenance activities and small project works.
21. Engage with site managers, contract managers and operational teams to promote SHEQ awareness and continuous improvement across all services.
22. Support mobilisation of new contracts and operational changes, ensuring SHEQ requirements are embedded within operational planning and service delivery.
23. Ensure timely closure of audit findings, corrective actions and improvement initiatives across the division.
What You’ll Bring
Aligned to our ethos and values, you will have a relevant qualification in Health and Safety, Environmental Management or Quality Management. and have experience of working in the Facilities Management sector. You will also have a NEBOSH general / NEBOSH diploma or equivalent health and safety qualifications. It would be advantageous if you have ISO Management System Knowledge, ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 9001 (Quality). You will be a credible, approachable professional who lives the Group’s values and builds trusted relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders. Self‑motivated and resilient, you will take ownership for delivery, embrace feedback and confidently challenge where it drives better outcomes. Thriving in a fast‑paced environment, you balance operational focus with commercial and strategic awareness to deliver real business impact.
Working Monday - Friday 37.5hrs per week – between site and Head Office
You will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Our Values
At the heart of everything we do are four core values:
24. Integrity – We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
25. Excellence – We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
26. Respect – We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
27. Innovation – We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.
How You’ll Work
We’re looking for someone who lives our behaviours:
28. Be authentic – Say what you mean, keep your promises, and build trust
29. Be accountable – Own your work, celebrate success, and learn from setbacks
30. Belong – Be part of something bigger, rooted in community and purpose
31. Be the best you can – Give your all, ask for support, and grow with us
32. Be motivated – Strive for excellence and take charge of your development
33. Be safe – Look after yourself and others—safe people, safe place
34. Be inclusive – Treat everyone with fairness, respect, and equality
35. Be empathetic – Listen deeply and value every voice
36. Be open – Share feedback, celebrate strengths, and speak up for what’s right
37. Be collaborative – Offer support, share knowledge, and learn from others
38. Be inspiring – Lead with positivity, embrace innovation, and foster teamwork
39. Be bold – Speak up, be curious, and help shape the future
Why Join Us?
40. Be part of a business that exists to make a difference
41. Thrive in a healthy, empowering environment
42. Work with passionate, dedicated colleagues who live our values
43. Enjoy real opportunities to grow and shape your future
44. Good salary and benefits offer
Our offer
45. Competitive salary
46. Company vehicle
47. Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
48. Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
49. Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
50. Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
51. BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
52. Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
53. Health Plans – optional, including dental, cash health plans and critical illness
54. EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
55. Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
56. Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
57. Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
58. Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office – free to use
59. Company Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
60. A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
61. A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance
Our Ethos:
Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.
We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.
Equal opportunity statement:
At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.
Safeguarding
The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.
Department EWFM Contract type Full time Hours 37.5 Salary Competitive Benefits Competitive salary, car or car allowance, generous pension, holidays, income protection, health plans, paid family leave and much more!