Health, Safety and Facilities Manager
Posted 12 days 12 hours ago by World of Books Group
Posted Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 01:00 Expires Sunday 22 February 2026 at 00:59
We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Health & Safety and Facilities Manager to continue driving forward our positive safety culture.
The RoleThis is a pivotal position responsible for developing and embedding our health, safety, and facilities strategy across multiple sites, including our warehouses, logistics depots, and offices. You'll play a crucial role in fostering a culture of compliance, safety, and operational excellence, ensuring the wellbeing of our people and the protection of our facilities as we continue to grow.
What You'll Be Doing- Act as the organisation's lead health and safety representative, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
- Develop and implement health and safety policies, continually aligning them with best practices.
- Drive awareness and training for health, safety, and environment strategies across the organisation.
- Manage relationships with 3rd party suppliers, contractors, and local authorities.
- Oversee facilities maintenance, ensuring safe, clean, and compliant workspaces. Identifying opportunities to improve the facility.
- Lead the business continuity programme and security provisions across all sites.
- Monitor and improve health and safety KPIs, reporting progress to senior leadership.
- Conduct fire risk assessments, implement action plans, and oversee all safety certifications (e.g., First Aiders, Fire Marshals, Mental Health First Aiders).
- Identify and implement innovative EHS tools and solutions to support compliance and drive efficiency.
You're a proactive leader with a passion for safety, compliance, and creating a culture where everyone thrives.
What We're Looking For- Proven Expertise: Extensive experience in health and safety management in industries such as logistics, retail, or manufacturing.
- Leadership Skills: Strong track record of leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and driving cross-functional collaboration.
- Project Management: Ability to take the lead on projects relating to Safety and Facilities and contribute to continuous improvement projects.
- Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of UK health and safety legislation, including COSHH, RIDDOR, and PUWER.
- Strategic Mindset: Ability to create, implement, and monitor long-term safety strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Data-Driven: Skilled in analysing trends, managing KPIs, and using insights to drive continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: EBOSH General Certificate (minimum), with professional membership (e.g., IOSH) and up-to-date CPD. NEBOSH Diploma or advanced certifications are a plus.