Job Description
Health & Safety Manager
Hays Health & Safety are recruiting for a permanent Health & Safety Manager to join a well-established H&S and Sustainability team within a large, complex organisation with around 45 buildings across multiple sites.This is a fire-focused specialist role, with additional responsibility for supporting facilities management and construction / refurbishment projects. Day-to-day FM delivery is managed by an external provider, allowing this role to focus on oversight, compliance and specialist advice.Key Responsibilities
* Act as the competent person for fire safety across the estate
* Lead and manage the fire risk assessment programme and associated action plans
* Provide specialist advice on fire safety legislation, standards and best practice
* Oversee the asbestos management arrangements, including contractor management
* Support construction and FM activity, including CDM compliance
* Investigate incidents and provide pragmatic, proportionate solutions
* Work closely with senior stakeholders while maintaining a positive, collaborative safety culture
Essential Requirements
* Level 6 Health & Safety qualification (desirable)
* Recognised fire safety qualification
* Third-party certified Fire Risk Assessor / Auditor
* Asbestos Management qualification (Desirable)
* Significant H&S experience within a large, multi-site environment
* Strong communicator - practical, approachable, not overly regimented
Experience within higher education, local authority, NHS or similar public-sector estates would suit this role particularly well.The Package
* A salary of between £47,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
* 35 days holiday + Bank holidays + Christmas closure
* Very generous pension scheme
* Many more exciting benefits
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