The Role Part-time daily on-site presence required
We are a small, non-profit organisation based on a single, complex site in Middlesex. Following the departure of our current Facilities Manager, we are seeking an experienced interim Facilities & Health & Safety professional to provide part-time cover while we recruit a permanent full-time postholder.
This is a hands-on, site-based role. While the hours are part-time, the successful candidate must be on site every working day (even if for a short period) to ensure continuity, compliance and a visible point of contact for all facilities and safety matters.
You will take ownership of facilities operations, statutory compliance and Health & Safety, ensuring the site remains safe, compliant and well-run.
Key Responsibilities Facilities & Operational Management
Oversee day-to-day facilities operations to ensure smooth service delivery.
Manage planned and reactive maintenance, statutory testing, certification and asset registers.
Oversee contractor performance, contracts, PPM schedules and O&M documentation.
Monitor costs, KPIs and service standards, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Support facilities-related capital planning aligned with organisational budgets.
Ensure security systems and building infrastructure are appropriately maintained.
Support IT and systems development in line with organisational needs and Cyber Essentials compliance.
Produce operational reports, documentation and presentations as required.
Act as the daily on-site point of contact for staff, tenants, visitors, contractors and stakeholders.
Health & Safety Management Lead Health & Safety management in line with statutory requirements and policies provided
Coordinate and support annual Croner-led Health & Safety audits and ensure actions are completed.
Provide competent advice on legislation, compliance and best practice.
Manage incident and near-miss reporting, investigations and corrective actions.
Lead the Health & Safety Committee and drive continuous improvement against KPIs.
Arrange and coordinate Health & Safety training for staff.
Collaboration & Communication Build strong working relationships with staff, tenants, contractors, the host Trust and external stakeholders.
Communicate clearly and confidently on sensitive or complex facilities and safety issues.
Present Facilities and Health & Safety updates to the Board, Executive team and Senior Management.
About You Proven experience in Facilities Management with strong Health & Safety responsibility.
Confident managing statutory compliance, audits and contractor performance.
Comfortable working autonomously in a small organisation.
Pragmatic, organised and highly reliable.
Able to commit to a daily on-site presence on a part-time basis.
Experience in charities, education, healthcare or non-profit environments is advantageous.
Why Apply? A well-defined interim role with clear responsibility and autonomy.
Single-site operation no portfolio sprawl.
Opportunity to make an immediate, visible impact.
Potential pathway to a permanent full-time role for the right individual.
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