Health & Safety & Facilities Manager
19 days ago
Croydon
• Health & Safety & Facilities Manager, • 9-12 Months MAT Leave Contract - Hourly Paid, • Hours: 24 Per Week – Over 4-5 Days Manage and review facilities and maintenance contracts, leading on procurement for any major contracts, ensuring value for money and service quality. Work with the Facilities Coordinator to ensure timely maintenance, repairs, and day-to-day contractor management. Work alongside the Compliance team to manage all workplace compliance. Oversee office security, including alarm systems and escalation procedures, ensuring the safety of everyone in the building. Support hybrid working arrangements and ensure DSE/ergonomic standards for staff. Plan and deliver facilities projects including any refurbishments or improvement works. Workplace budget ownership in line with internal accounting timescales and procedures, overseeing delegated authority given to the Facilities Coordinator. Manage the environmental policy and procedures, ensuring responsibilities are met, including improving recycling efficiency and minimising waste. Drive continuous improvement and value-for money initiatives to encourage efficiency from employees and suppliers. Work alongside the Facilities Coordinator to ensure the office is free from fire hazards and maintained in a clean and tidy condition. Work collaboratively with the customer service team to ensure the reception area is managed effectively and efficiently. Ensure appropriate Health & Safety protocols are in place to support security and reception functions. Collaborate with HR and IT teams to deliver a positive workplace experience, including the induction of new staff. Act as the Health & Safety Responsible Person, ensuring compliance with all employer H&Sand safety legislation. Work with the landlord H&S lead and Directors to actively develop, promote, and embed a positive health and safety culture. Manage and advise on H&S matters within areas of responsibility, ensuring statutory and best practice requirements are consistently met. Oversee employer H&S requirements (under the supervision of the H&S lead/CEO), ensuring staff safety and effective risk management. Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies and procedures in line with legislation and best practice. Create and maintain risk assessments to support workplace safety and compliance, ensuring controls are implemented and monitored. Manage the caution and awareness register, including organising and attending panel meetings in line with procedures. Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses for the corporate office, ensuring corrective and preventative actions are implemented and signed off. For residential properties, support investigations and track actions, working with the landlord H&S lead who retains final approval. • Maintain accurate records, ensure timely escalation of outstanding actions, and meet all document retention requirements., • Write, review, and implement policies and procedures (e.g. driving for work, lone working, accident and incident reporting)., • Produce correspondence and documents using software packages such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel., • Work under the supervision of the Head of Finance & Resources to maintain robust and accurate compliance records., • Assist with internal health and safety audits, including preparation, delivery, and follow-up actions., • Oversee the Facilities Coordinator’s role as DSE Assessor, ensuring assessments are completed and any required adjustments are implemented promptly., • Work with HR to ensure appropriate H&S training is in place for all staff., • Ensure sufficient fire wardens and first aiders are in place, • Attend and contribute to Health & Safety Committee meetings, preparing KPI reports, • Critically assess and support full compliance in employer and office H&S, • Line manage the Facilities Coordinator, providing guidance and support., • Conduct regular one-to-ones and appraisals., • Proactively support the organisation’s business plan, objectives, and strategies., • Fulfill any delegated responsibilities relating to subsidiary companies., • Act in accordance with the Professional Standards for handling complaints, • At least 2 years’ experience in an Office Management or Facilities role., • Ability to manage contractors and build positive internal stakeholder relationships., • Proven experience in health and safety management (NEBOSH or equivalent desirable)., • Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and compliance requirements., • Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines., • Ability to use initiative and communicate decisions clearly and professionally., • Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to changing priorities., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance., • Experience managing budgets and expenditure., • Commitment to continuous professional development., • Experience in health and safety management and project management., • DSE Assessor trained., • Good IT skills, including confidence with data entry and spreadsheets. 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