General Manager
hace 4 días
Wakefield
Part-Time General Manager – HR & Facilities Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Contract Type: Part Time – 24 hours per week (typically 3 days per week; flexibility available) Salary: £29,000 per annum (pro rata for 24 hours) Reports to: Managing Director / Board Role Purpose My client is seeking an experienced Part-Time General Manager to oversee Facilities Management (70%), Human Resources (20%), and ad-hoc operational management (10%). This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring the business operates safely, compliantly, and efficiently, while supporting employees and senior leadership. Key Responsibilities Facilities Management (Approx. 70%) • Day-to-day management of site facilities, ensuring safety and compliance, • Oversight of building maintenance, repairs, and planned preventative maintenance, • Management of health & safety compliance, including risk assessments and audits, • Primary liaison with external contractors and service providers, • Management of facilities budgets, utilities, and service contracts, • Ensuring compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental legislation, • Oversight of fire safety, emergency planning, and business continuity, • Maintaining site standards, security, and access control, • Oversight of HR operations and employment policies, • Management of employee relations, including absence, disciplinary, and grievance matters, • Advising managers on UK employment law and HR best practice, • Coordination of recruitment and onboarding, • Oversight of training, development, and compliance training, • Maintenance of HR records and GDPR compliance, • General management support to senior leadership, • Support for cross-departmental operational matters, • Contribution to continuous improvement initiatives Essential • Proven experience in a General Manager, Facilities Manager, Operations Manager, or similar role, • Strong facilities management background, • Working knowledge of UK employment law, • Good understanding of health & safety legislation, • Ability to work autonomously in a part-time role, • NEBOSH or IOSH qualification, • CIPD Level 3 or above