FM Compliance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Health and Safety Manager to lead the implementation of their global Health and Safety Management System (HSMS). This role involves aligning local and global regulations, managing ISO 14001 compliance, and supporting the Facilities Management team in achieving strategic targets. The ideal candidate will be organized and collaborative, with extensive experience in Health and Safety within professional services. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on workplace safety and compliance while working in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing ISO 14001 and managing Health and Safety in a professional services environment.
• Strong skills in process management and document tracking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the global HSMS framework aligned with ISO45001.
• Chair the UK Health & Safety Committee and manage compliance audits.

Skills

ISO 14001 Implementation

Health and Safety Management

Process and Policy Management

Document Management

Risk Management

Strong Administration Skills

Team Collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

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This role will report to the Head of BC & FM Compliance and will be accountable for the Global Health & Safety Strategy. The role involves supporting the FM Teams to achieve targets, action plans, and training aligned with the firm's strategy and local regulations.

Responsibilities include managing ISO 14001 in the UK, aligning the EMS globally, supporting client audits, and ensuring compliance and best practices within the FM Team.

The ideal candidate should be organized, collaborative, proactive in identifying improvements, and adaptable to local regulations.

Team

The Facilities team provides strategic support on projects, risk management, contract management, and budget management, ensuring compliance with local regulations and ISO standards. The team has a presence in all Kennedys offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the global HSMS framework aligned with local regulations and ISO45001.
• Implement a Compliance Tracking system for document management and reporting.
• Chair the UK Health & Safety Committee, with potential regional expansion.
• Develop and implement global H&S Training and Induction processes.
• Ensure the implementation of the global Healthy Working policy and manage the Display Screen Equipment process.
• Report on near misses, incidents, and accidents, and identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain the ISO14001 EMS for the UK, coordinate external audits, and ensure compliance.
• Align the EMS globally to support the firm's ESG Strategy.
• Conduct internal H&S and Environmental audits to assess effectiveness.
• Coordinate, support, and track improvements across HSMS & EMS.
• Manage client questionnaires and reporting frameworks like EcoVadis.
• Oversee H&S budget planning and processes.
• Support projects and new office openings with relevant documentation aligned to HSMS & EMS.

Required Experience

• Experience implementing ISO14001
• Extensive H&S experience within a professional services company
• Process and policy management skills
• Efficient document management
• Experience managing contractors operationally
• Knowledge of global statutory and regulatory standards in FM, H&S, and Environmental sectors
• Strong administration skills, especially in Excel
• Ability to proactively manage risks
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Team player

Please contact us if you need additional support or adjustments for your application.

*Experience levels are guidelines and do not exclude candidates with more or less experience.