Health and Safety and Facilities Lead

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health and Safety and Facilities Lead to oversee compliance, strategy, and the smooth operation of our sites. You will act as the principal authority for health, safety, and environmental matters across our facilities, blending strategic leadership with hands-on execution. The role supports a safe, compliant, and functional workplace for all colleagues, contractors, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy & Compliance Governance:

Develop, implement, and maintain health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies in line with legislation (e.g. COSHH, Fire Safety, Workplace Regulations). Ensure all facilities, systems, and equipment adhere to statutory standards and certification requirements (e.g. PAT, Legionella, fire safety inspections).

• Risk Management & Auditing:

Lead regular audits, inspections, and site walkthroughs to identify hazards and non-compliance. Implement mitigation strategies and corrective action plans.

• Incident Investigation & Reporting:

Lead root cause analysis of accidents, incidents, and near misses. Produce formal reports and recommend preventive measures.

• Facilities Leadership:

Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, coordinate reactive repairs, and minimize disruption to operations.

• Contractor & Supplier Management:

Source, appoint, and supervise contractors and service providers for cleaning, security, maintenance, and specialist works. Monitor compliance with service level agreements (SLAs), health and safety terms, and performance standards.

• Training & Culture Building:

Provide toolbox talks, training, inductions, and regular safety briefings. Drive a proactive safety culture across operations, ensuring all stakeholders understand and follow safe systems of work.

• Performance, Records & Reporting:

Maintain detailed records of audits, inspections, compliance checks, and maintenance logs. Report H&S performance metrics and trends to senior leadership.

• Budget & Resource Management:

Oversee the facilities and HSE budget, optimize costs, secure value-for-money service contracts, and forecast capital needs.

• Emergency & Business Continuity:

Serve as a central contact for safety alarms, emergencies, and incident escalation. Support emergency procedures and business continuity planning.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in health, safety, and facilities management, preferably in a medium/large, multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation, compliance frameworks, and best practices.
• Understanding of infrastructure systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building services).
• Exceptional communication, influencing, organisation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead safety initiatives, engage with multiple stakeholders, and maintain high standards autonomously.
• Full UK driving licence (if required for site visits).

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Certificate or IOSH accreditation (or actively working toward it).
• Experience using safety management systems, digital audit tools, and compliance software.
• Experience liaising with regulatory bodies, insurance audits, or external audits.

Working Model & Hours

• This is a part-time (from 16 hours/week) onsite role — flexibility in scheduling may be available, depending on operational demands.
• You will lead priority HSE and facilities tasks, with clear delineation of high-impact responsibilities.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £45,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time

Work Location: In person