Overview
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 safety, wellbeing, and accountability across all business areas.
Requirements
* Extensive experience managing health and safety within a complex organisation.
* Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation and best practice (HSE, ISO 45001).
* Proven ability to develop and implement H&S management systems.
* Experience managing estates, facilities, or office operations, including supplier and contract management.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
* Relevant qualification such as NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
* Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
Additional Information
* Hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week in Bedford).
* Occasional travel to London may be required.
* Excellent employee benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), enhanced pension, wellbeing programmes, and flexible working.
* Contact: For more information or to apply, please contact James Glover at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
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