Head of Health & Safety, Estates
£70,000pa plus Company Car, up to 33 days Paid Holiday, Private Pension plus more
Home based – Nationwide cover
Are you a Health & Safety and Estates expert looking for an exciting new career move? If so come and join one of the UK’s largest and most recognisable charities in the UK, providing 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical and emotional support every year, in our hospices and neurological centres, in people's homes and in the community. Along with our fundraising activities our 400+ shops generate funding so we can continue to be there when it matters.
The Role
This role is an opportunity to lead and develop the Health, Safety and Estates team to proactively support directors, managers and the whole organisation to establish and maintain a programme and culture of continual improvement in the management of Health & Safety and the effective and efficient stewardship of our properties.
You will develop the direction, strategy and related objectives for the Health & Safety and Estates to ensure that Sue Ryder is compliant with best practice and current legislation in all areas of Health & Safety, property and related risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the development and implementation of an H&S and Estates strategy which delivers the following: keeps people safe within the Sue Ryder domain, maintains our places, efficient and effective use of resources and compliance with legislation
• Build, develop and lead high performing and inclusive Health, Safety and Estates team
• Act as the Charity’s ‘Competent Person’ on all matters of Health and Safety law
• Support relevant stakeholders to develop planned and reactive maintenance schedules, prioritisation and budget predictions, ensuring suitable and qualified maintenance suppliers are available to provide support.
• Oversee and ensure that effective training is delivered across the Charity to equip colleagues to be safe and compliant.
About you
It’s an exciting time to join Sue Ryder and to hit the ground running you will ideally be qualified to degree level in Occupational Health & Safety Management or have relevant experience, have a NEBOSH diploma or similar and be a chartered member of the institute of occupational H&S or working towards. You will have significant experience of providing advice and guidance on H&S issues in a complex, preferably multi-site health or social care environment. You should also have experience of property project management and facilities management.
For an informal discussion around the role please contact Martin Wildsmith, Director of Retail and Estates, martin.wildsmith@suerydercare.org.
Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Access to Employee support programme
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
Interview date: w/c 13th February
If you want more than just a job, We want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
In the event that we receive a significant number of applications, we may choose to close this role ahead of the closing date published.
Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition – we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can. Shops, including boutiques, vintage and retro shops, and large format stores, we want to continue drive up the income that our retail operations generate.
