Facilities Manager

Claranet; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Claranet UK is seeking an experienced Facilities and Health & Safety Manager to lead workplace safety, facilities management and property strategy across the UK. You will develop strategies, policies and compliance programs to keep sites safe and well-maintained.

The role requires NEBOSH National General Certificate, IWFM/MBIFM, and a valid UK driving licence with willingness to travel between sites. You will mentor Front of House teams, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement in office,

Qualifications

• NEBOSH National General Certificate is required.
• IWFM qualification / MBIFM membership or equivalent experience.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between UK sites.
• IOSH membership is desirable.
• NEBOSH Diploma or Level 6 qualification desirable.
• Specialist qualifications in Fire Safety, CDM, Legionella, Contractor Management or Occupational Health desirable.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering health & safety strategy, policies, compliance framework and improvement plans.
• Acting as the organisation's competent health & safety adviser to senior leaders.
• Leading risk management activities including risk assessments, investigations, audits and reporting.
• Managing occupational health, wellbeing and workplace safety programmes across office, home and hybrid environments.
• Driving a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture through training and leadership coaching.
• Leading facilities management across the UK property portfolio, including maintenance and supplier management.
• Developing workplace and property strategies to support growth, moves and change.
• Managing facilities budgets, contracts and statutory compliance.
• Overseeing refurbishment, maintenance and improvement projects to quality and cost standards.
• Producing management reporting on compliance, risks, incidents and improvements.
• Leading Front of House resources and building stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Health & safety leadership

Facilities management

Risk management

Budgeting & cost control

Stakeholder engagement

Contract & supplier management

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

IWFM qualification / MBIFM membership

Full UK driving licence

NEBOSH Diploma / Level 6 qualification

Specialist qualifications in Fire Safety / CDM / Legionella / Contractor Management or Occupational Health

Job description

Facilities and Health & Safety Manager

We're looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to lead Claranet UK's workplace safety, facilities management and property strategy.

Role Mission

To ensure Claranet provides workplaces and working arrangements that are safe, legally compliant, well maintained and responsive to business and employee needs, while embedding a proactive culture in which leaders and employees understand and discharge their health and safety responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering Claranet UK's health & safety strategy, policies, compliance framework and continuous improvement plans.
• Acting as the organisation's competent health & safety adviser, providing pragmatic guidance to senior leaders and managers.
• Leading risk management activities, including risk assessments, incident investigations, audits, compliance reporting and emergency preparation
• Managing occupational health, wellbeing and workplace safety programmes across office, home and hybrid working environments.
• Driving a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture through training, engagement and leadership coaching.
• Leading facilities management across the UK property portfolio, including maintenance, security, workplace services, sustainability initiatives and supplier management.
• Developing and delivering workplace and property strategies that support business growth, acquisitions, office moves and organisational change.
• Managing facilities, property and health & safety budgets, contracts, statutory compliance obligations and service providers.
• Overseeing workplace refurbishment, maintenance and improvement projects, ensuring delivery to agreed quality, cost and compliance standards.
• Producing clear management reporting on compliance, risks, incidents, performance and improvement opportunities.
• Leading, coaching and developing Front of House resources while building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.

Essential Qualifications

• NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent).
• IWFM qualification, MBIFM membership or equivalent Facilities Management experience.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between UK sites.

Desirable

• IOSH Membership.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification.
• Specialist qualifications in areas such as Fire Safety, CDM, Legionella, Contractor Management or Occupational Health.

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