If you are looking for your next Health and Safety role, then look no further. Principal People are pleased to have been exclusively engaged by a successful Facilities Management organisation to recruit a new Divisional Health and Safety Manager to the business. Reporting to the Head of Health and Safety, this person will be part of a dedicated team working one of the company’s largest facilities management contracts.

This is a home based role where you will have the freedom and autonomy to manage your own diary; visiting sites regionally through Scotland, Northern Ireland, and North-East England, and will have a focus on supporting and advising key stakeholders, from customers to internal senior management. This person will support in the delivery of HSE strategy to ensure a safe working environment for employees and clients across their retail, distribution, and office sites.

* Divisional Health and Safety Manager – Up to £45,000 + £6,700 car allowance – Hybrid working – Facilities Management *

The successful Divisional Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for:

• Carrying out regular safety audits and inspections of company technicians and subcontractors.
• Developing health and safety systems and procedures, and reviewing these procedures in line with relevant changes in legislation.
• Providing advice and guidance to management and employees on all health and safety related matters.
• Representing the Health and Safety team at management meetings.
• Identifying health and safety training requirements, with involvement in developing and delivering training courses.
• Building strong working relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders.
• Undertaking risk assessments and preparing safe systems of work

Why is this a great opportunity?

• Managing your own schedule, with hybrid and flexible working
• Achiever of the RoSPA Gold Health and Safety award.
• In business for more than 30 years, with over 12,000 employees across the UK, Europe, Australia, North America, and Asia.
• Values centred business with a focus on collaboration and transparency.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification – or working towards this.
• Experience in the Facilities Management sector is ideal but not essential.
• A proven track record of building relationships with staff at all levels.
• The ability to work autonomously, with a self-motivated and driven working style.
• Practical working knowledge of health and safety legislation with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar working environment.
• Full UK driving licence.

In return, the successful candidate will be offered a salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience. To ensure you don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity, please apply today to express your interest.