Facilities and Compliance Manager - QHSE Taskforce
Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum based on experience
Location: RHS Garden Bridgewater, Salford, Greater Manchester M28 2LJ
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK’s leading gardening charity inspiring everyone to grow, is seeking an exceptional Facilities and Compliance Manager at RHS Garden Bridgewater in Salford. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the provision of buildings, facilities, and services that are safe, compliant, and meet the needs of RHS and its visitors. Working to high professional standards, you will ensure regulatory compliance and continuity of business operations, providing expertise to various stakeholders at RHS Bridgewater.
Overview of the Role
The post holder will be responsible for all planned and reactive maintenance, legislative and regulatory compliance, fire safety, soft FM services including security, cleaning, and waste management, leading the Facilities team, and managing the annual budget.
Candidate Requirements
* Extensive demonstrable knowledge of estate management, including both hard and soft services.
* A recognised qualification in facilities management, building trades, or membership of a professional body such as RICS, IWFM, CIBSE, or CIOB.
* Experience with Building Management Systems.
* A recognised Health and Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH General Certificate).
* Proven experience managing facilities and/or buildings in large, diverse environments, with sound knowledge of technical, legislative, and cost considerations.
* Experience effectively managing a maintenance team.
About RHS
Joining RHS means becoming part of a thriving charity committed to inspiring everyone to grow. Our work spans from iconic Gardens and Shows to pioneering climate research, community outreach, and horticultural education. Recent openings like RHS Garden Bridgewater and the Centre for Gardening Science at RHS Garden Wisley mark an exciting phase in our journey to promote a greener, more beautiful UK.
We value our team members' enthusiasm and ideas, supporting them through various benefits including free parking, garden access, retail discounts, employee discounts, holiday entitlement, bike schemes, pension schemes, wellbeing programs, gardening resources, and sponsorship opportunities.
Application Details
To apply, please visit our website and submit your application online by 4pm on 31st March 2022.
Safeguarding and Inclusion
RHS is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. We are an inclusive employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
Job Summary
Location: M28, Walkden, City and Borough of Salford, United Kingdom
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 17 March 2022
Company Details
Company Name: RHS
Address: M28, Walkden, City and Borough of Salford, United Kingdom
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