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 Essential Requirements

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 regimentedExperience within higher education, local authority, NHS or similar public‑sector estates would suit this role particularly well. The Package

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

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