Health, Safety and Facilities Manager

Health, Safety and Facilities Manager

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We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Health & Safety and Facilities Manager to continue driving forward our positive safety culture.

This 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.

• 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 work spaces. 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.

• 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:
  
  NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum), with professional membership (e.g., IOSH) and up-to-date CPD. NEBOSH Diploma or advanced certifications are a plus.

• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and other relevant standards (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Experience managing safety in complex, multi‑site operations.
• A passion for sustainability and aligning safety strategies with environmental goals.

At World of Books, we’re not just a business—we’re a force for good. With our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and protecting the planet, we are leaders in the circular economy and a proud B Corp‑certified organisation. We believe in working as one team, being customer‑obsessed, and simplifying to deliver results while ensuring a safe, inclusive environment for everyone.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management, Supply Chain, and Production

Warehousing and Storage, Online and Mail Order Retail