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Health & Safety Manager (Fire & Facilities)

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 47,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

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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