Head of Business Support

2 weeks ago

Camden Town, United Kingdom Hays Construction and Property Full time

Your new company
I am working exclusively with Solace Women's Aid, who offer free advice and support to women and children in London to build safe and strong lives free from abuse.

Your new role
As Head of Business Support, you will provide expert advice, guidance and reporting to ensure that Solace Women's Aid meets its statutory responsibilities with regards to health and safety as well as providing innovative solutions to existing issues and ensuring that future changes are anticipated.

Acting as subject matter expert on H&S compliance across Solace Women's Aid, you will ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, official guidance standards and best practice, including the development and implementation of an effective risk management approach to compliance within Solace Women's Aid. Through management of the Business Support Team, you will ensure all properties/spaces used by the organisation remain safe and equipped to maintain PI spaces for our staff and service users.

The Head of Business Support will have line management responsibilities for the Facilities Manager and the Office Coordinator.

SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES

Health and Safety Management experience in technical environment - residential property, social housing, maintenance or facilities
An understanding of all aspects of Health & Safety management - risk assessments, building compliance activities (electrical, gas, water, lighting, building checks, fire safety etc.)
Knowledge of contractor management, preferably within repair and maintenance
Awareness of health, safety and environmental management systems (e.g., ISO45001, ISO14001)
Experience of fire safety, wellbeing and environmental impacts and management
Good problem-solving and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make high quality presentations in a variety of environments
Ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines
Experience using IT systems, including databases and Microsoft Office packages
Management of health and safety databases, portals and intranet
Good people management skills and able to influence and persuade staff at all levels
Practical and pragmatic approach to health and safety
Excellent communication skills and presentation skills - able to present to an audience and train others
'Can do' approach and attention to detail
Well-organised and able to work on own initiative
Full driving licence and use of a vehicle for business purposesAccountabilities
Health and Safety Compliance and ReportingManagement and development of Business Support Team Head OfficeProperty Management SupportIT and TelephonyAdhoc project work as needed, including necessary cover duties

Manage holiday cover within the Business Support Team.
Other adhoc duties as needed.What you'll need to succeed

Working towards or have already achieved Chartered status of IOSH or the equivalent membership body (Institute of Risk and Safety Management, IIRSM).
IOSH managing safety qualifications
NEBOSH National General Certification
Evidence of ongoing CPDWhat you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a wide range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, an excellent pension scheme and many more.

What you need to do now
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