Facilities Manager / Health & Safety Manager

AWD online; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation is seeking a Facilities Manager / Health & Safety Manager. This full-time role involves overseeing facility management and health & safety compliance while working remotely with the need to travel across UK offices. Candidates should have a NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma and relevant experience in health & safety roles. The salary is circa £45,000 per annum with benefits.

Benefits

Remote working with travel

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Health and Safety role.
• Experience of accident investigation and reporting.
• Risk Assessment experience.
• Designing and implementing Health and Safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk assessments, audits, and inspections.
• Manage facilities and health and safety activities.
• Advise on health and safety matters.
• Lead business continuity planning.

Skills

Strong communication and influencing skills

Proven organisational and interpersonal skills

Ability to interpret Health and Safety legislation

Assertive abilities

Flexible and adaptable

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma

Membership of professional body (IOSH, IEMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Facilities Manager / Health & Safety Manager with H&S and facilities management experience is required for this dual role for a well-established organisation.

Is this you? Do you have a solid background working as an H&S Manager, Health & Safety Officer or similar senior H&S role with a NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma with experience in facilities management? If you do, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary & Location

Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum + Benefits

Location: Remote Working – will need to travel across the organisation's offices in the UK – Ideally based in Buckinghamshire

Job Details

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Facilities Manager / Health & Safety Manager with H&S and facilities management experience.

Working as the Facilities Manager / Health & Safety Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the management, maintenance and security of the organisation's physical infrastructure whilst ensuring compliance, minimising risk, and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

As the Facilities Manager / Health & Safety Manager you will be a champion of Health and Safety initiatives, you will ensure full adherence to legislation, lead audits, and provide expert guidance to managers and teams.

Duties

• Auditing and Compliance: Oversee and quality assure risk assessments, audits, and inspections to ensure regulatory compliance and best practice
• Facilities Oversight: Manage regular facilities and health and safety activities, including inspections, repairs, and contractor management
• Safety Guidance: Advise on all health and safety matters, keeping the organisation and stakeholders informed of legislative changes
• Strategic Planning: Lead on business continuity and disaster recovery planning
• Safety Culture: Champion a robust health and safety culture across the organisation's estate
• Policy Development: Review, plan, and develop all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices in collaboration with leadership
• Systems Management: Implement and maintain comprehensive health and safety management systems
• Staff Support: Advise, monitor, and support staff at all levels to promote safety-conscious practices
• Training & Development: Design and deliver health and safety training programmes
• Accident Investigation: Investigate serious accidents, incidents, and near misses, and advise on corrective actions
• Reporting: Prepare and present statistical records and data analyses for stakeholders
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant legislation through a system of audits and inspections
• RIDDOR Reporting: Oversee the timely completion and submission of RIDDOR reports
• Claims Management: Manage personal injury claims, ensuring all relevant information is collated promptly
• Legislation Monitoring: Track changes in legislation and provide advice on future planning requirements

Candidate Requirements

• NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma
• Membership of professional body, IOSH, IEMA, etc
• Previous experience in a Health and Safety role
• Experience of accident investigation and reporting
• Risk Assessment experience
• Designing and implementing Health and Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Proven organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret Health and Safety and Environmental legislation into practical working arrangements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Assertive abilities with the ability to work on own initiative
• Flexible and adaptable
• Flexibility to travel across multiple nationwide sites when required
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with good listening skills
• Ability to exercise authority and reinforce boundaries in an appropriate manner
• To work on own initiative and able to cope with stressful situations

CLOSING DATE: 17th September 2025

INTERVIEW DATE: 22nd September 2025 via Teams

How to Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV and Covering Letter detailing how your experience meets the requirements of the role to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13797

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