Health & Safety Manager (Fire & Facilities)

Hays Health & Safety are recruiting for a permanent Health & Safety Manager to join a well-established H&S and Sustainability team within a large, complex organisation with around 45 buildings across multiple sites.
This is a fire-focused specialist role, with additional responsibility for supporting facilities management and construction / refurbishment projects. Day-to-day FM delivery is managed by an external provider, allowing this role to focus on oversight, compliance and specialist advice.
Key Responsibilities

• Act as the competent person for fire safety across the estate
• Lead and manage the fire risk assessment programme and associated action plans
• Provide specialist advice on fire safety legislation, standards and best practice
• Oversee the asbestos management arrangements, including contractor management
• Support construction and FM activity, including CDM compliance
• Investigate incidents and provide pragmatic, proportionate solutions
• Work closely with senior stakeholders while maintaining a positive, collaborative safety culture

• Level 6 Health & Safety qualification (desirable)
• Recognised fire safety qualification
• Third-party certified Fire Risk Assessor / Auditor
• Asbestos Management qualification (Desirable)
• Significant H&S experience within a large, multi-site environment
• Strong communicator - practical, approachable, not overly regimented

• A salary of between £47,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
• 35 days holiday + Bank holidays + Christmas closure
• Very generous pension scheme
• Many more exciting benefits