Hands-On Facilities & Safety Manager

IWFM; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

IWFM in Hemel Hempstead seeks a hands-on Facilities and Building Manager to keep a busy head office safe, compliant and running smoothly. You will oversee facilities, health & safety, and front-of-house in one role, taking ownership of day-to-day operations and site management.

You will manage quotes and budgets, coordinate contractors, act as key holder and initial contact for visitors and deliveries, perform risk assessments, fire safety tasks, and keep records up to date.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management is essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal English for engaging with suppliers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the contracts and facilities covering the office building and external areas.
• Organise quotes, budgets and approvals, and book contractors for planned maintenance.
• Act as the main contact for contractors and be on site during works.
• Be the key holder and first point of contact for the external security team, including out-of-hours callouts.
• Look after fire and intruder alarms and ensure annual fire risk assessments are completed.
• Keep the office and external areas tidy with daily walkarounds and winter safety measures.
• Ensure health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments are current and compliant.
• Carry out audits and inspections of the site and report findings.
• Run fire alarm testing and drills, and organise PAT testing.
• Identify operational risks and implement appropriate responses.
• Support communication and briefings so health and safety information is understood across the business.
• Maintain shared records of health and safety activity and performance.
• Welcome visitors and handle deliveries, collections and couriers.

Skills

Facilities management

Health and Safety

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

English proficiency

Full driving licence

Hands-on

Job description

IWFM in Hemel Hempstead seeks a hands-on Facilities and Building Manager to keep a busy head office safe, compliant and running smoothly. You will oversee facilities, health & safety, and front-of-house in one role, taking ownership of day-to-day operations and site management.

You will manage quotes and budgets, coordinate contractors, act as key holder and initial contact for visitors and deliveries, perform risk assessments, fire safety tasks, and keep records up to date.