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Gov Facility Services Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + Bank Holidays

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) is recruiting a Regional Health and Safety Manager for the South West and Central regions. The role leads multi-site HSE oversight across 16 prisons, partners with facilities teams, and travels extensively to share best practices.

You'll hold a NEBOSH Certificate (ideally Diploma) with strong knowledge of Total Facilities Management, and be capable of coaching regional teams, leading investigations and driving continuous safety improvements while operating

Qualifications

• TFM industry experience within facilities management.
• NEBOSH Certificate holder mandatory, Diploma preferred or in progress.
• Methodical, well-organised with good attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills tailored to different audiences.
• Willingness to travel and drive across regions.
• Proficient with MS Office and IT/FM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site HSE oversight across 16 prison sites and regional teams.
• Partner with regional operations to drive risk management and safety culture.
• Lead investigations and establish continuous improvement actions.
• Provide coaching and leadership to HSE Coordinators.
• Travel extensively to operational sites across the South West and Central regions.

Skills

TFM Industry Experience

Full UK driving Licence

Strong communicator

MS Office / IT/FM systems

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma (desired)

Tools

MS Office

IT/FM systems

Job description

Role: Regional Health & Safety Manager - South West and Central

Salary: £68,274.12 per annum, plus travel expenses

Contract: Permanent - 39 hours per week - Mon-Fri

Location: Primarily working from home, but the candidate needs to be able to easily attend sites in an area that covers the West Country across to Buckinghamshire.

We are seeking a confident and experienced Health and Safety Manager who has overseen multi-site operations to support our facilities management teams who are spread across the South West and South Central in 16 prison sites.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

Prisons run like self-contained cities, it takes hundreds of people to keep them functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body; everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.

As a Regional Health and Safety Manager, your work will support site-based teams of experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all. This role requires a proactive Health and Safety Manager to partner with regional operations teams, driving improvements in risk management and promoting a positive health and safety culture. You will provide leadership, coaching, and support for Health and Safety Coordinators, implement policies, lead investigations, and ensure continuous improvement. Extensive travel to operational sites is necessary to foster a one-team approach and share best practices across the business.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Regional Health and Safety Manager who:

• Has Total Facilities Management (TFM) Industry Experience
• Holds a NEBOSH Certificate
• Ideally also either holds or is working towards NEBOSH Diploma
• Has a methodical, organised approach to work with good attention to detail
• Is a strong communicator who can tailor their messages depending on audience
• Is resilient and confident in their knowledge and can share this with others
• Can competently use MS Office and IT/FM systems and software
• Has a Full UK driving Licence and a willingness to travel extensively

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.

Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress. Explore facilities careers where you can make difference.

Pride In People.

We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to be their true selves.

We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more.

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