National Water Hygiene Manager

City Facilities Management; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking an experienced National Water Hygiene Manager to oversee compliance and delivery of water hygiene services across various retail clients in the UK. The candidate will lead the Water Hygiene team, build strong client relationships, and ensure all operations align with statutory requirements and company policies. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive company benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals in this field.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Great company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in managing water hygiene operations and ensuring compliance.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a team.
• Proficient in building client relationships and liaising with regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Manage water hygiene and Legionella compliance for various clients.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Act as liaison with regulatory bodies.

Skills

Water Hygiene Management

Legionella Compliance

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Job description

Job Title: National Water Hygiene Manager

Location: National role - travel throughout UK required

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 45 Hours Per Week

Salary: Competitive Salary + Great Company Benefits (detailed below!)

An exciting opportunity has emerged for an experienced National Water Hygiene Manager to join our company, to work with some of our major UK retail clients.

The National Water Hygiene Manager is responsible for the effective management, control, and assurance of water hygiene and Legionella compliance across a multi-client portfolio. The role ensures statutory compliance with ACOP L8 and HSG274, protects customers, colleagues, and contractors, and safeguards organisational reputation through strong governance and operational control.

This is a key leadership role, managing the Water Hygiene team to deliver high-quality testing and hygiene services in line with agreed service levels and regulatory standards. The post holder builds and maintains trusted client relationships, acting as a professional adviser and principal point of contact.

The role also acts as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, maintains required accreditations, monitors regulatory change, and supports training and technical development. All activities must be delivered safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, in full compliance with company health and safety policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure that all members o...