Health, Safety & Facilities Manager
Location: Cambridge, UK
Employment Type: Part-time, Permanent (30 Hours)
Overview
We’re looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Facilities Manager to take ownership of workplace safety, facilities operations, and wellbeing initiatives across a busy and technical working environment.
This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys variety — from ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations, to managing contractors, overseeing building maintenance, and supporting office operations. You’ll be the key contact for creating a safe, efficient, and engaging place to work.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of health, safety, and environmental compliance across the site.
Drive a “safety-first” culture, maintaining clear policies, procedures, and training frameworks.
Oversee day-to-day facilities operations, ensuring the building and office space are well-maintained and fit for purpose.
Manage hard and soft service contracts, including cleaning, catering, maintenance, and supplies.
Lead small works and refurbishment projects — from planning through to completion.
Oversee building access, space planning, and office layout changes.
Manage relationships with landlords, external contractors, and service providers.
Support company wellbeing and sustainability initiatives in partnership with HR and senior leadership.
Track and manage facilities budgets and expenditure, ensuring value for money.
Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes related to workspace, health and safety, and equipment.
Oversee administrative staff and ensure smooth office operations.
Coordinate internal communications and company events when required.Must Have
Proven experience in facilities management, ideally in a technical or engineering setting.
Strong understanding of building systems and relevant engineering principles.
Demonstrable experience managing health, safety, and security.
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent qualification).
Solid knowledge of UK health & safety and building regulations.
Confident managing budgets, suppliers, and external contractors.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Practical experience in project management and space planning.Desirable
NEBOSH Diploma (or working toward it).
Experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
Previous experience delivering internal H&S training