A leading UK healthcare property investor is seeking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support the management of a large national portfolio of primary healthcare buildings.

The organisation manages over 1,100 healthcare properties across the UK, including GP surgeries, medical centres and community healthcare facilities.

This newly created position will sit within the Facilities Management team, reporting directly to the Facilities Director, and will take responsibility for leading the health & safety framework across the combined portfolio.

This role is operationally focused, working closely with Facilities Managers across the portfolio to ensure statutory compliance, safe working practices and effective health & safety management across the estate.

Role ResponsibilitiesHealth & Safety Leadership

* Provide leadership and oversight of health & safety across a national healthcare property portfolio.

* Ensure the business maintains full compliance with all relevant health & safety legislation.

* Support the FM team in maintaining safe operations across a multi-site healthcare estate.

Portfolio Compliance Oversight

* Oversee health & safety performance across approximately 1,100 properties nationwide.

* Work closely with Facilities Managers who manage day-to-day statutory compliance activities across their portfolios.

* Ensure statutory compliance programmes including fire safety, water hygiene, electrical safety and contractor management are effectively delivered.

Contractor & Risk Management

Review and approve RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements) submitted by contractors.

Provide guidance on safe systems of work and permit-to-work procedures.

Support incident investigations and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.

External Consultancy Management

* Manage the organisation’s relationship with external Health & Safety consultancy partners.

* Lead monthly review meetings with the consultancy provider to assess risk management performance and compliance across the estate.

* Ensure recommendations are implemented effectively across the portfolio.

Policy & Compliance Framework

* Maintain and develop the company’s health & safety policies and procedures.

* Ensure systems and documentation support compliance with relevant standards and best practice.

* Contribute to continuous improvement of the organisation’s health & safety framework.

Stakeholder Engagement

* Work closely with Facilities Managers, Property Managers and senior leadership.

* Provide advice and support on health & safety matters across the organisation.

* Promote a strong safety culture across the portfolio.

Team Structure

* Reports to the Facilities Director

* Works closely with the national Facilities Management team

* Line management responsibility for Health & Safety Administrator

Travel

This role will be primarily based from Stratford-upon-Avon, with occasional travel to sites across the UK as required.

Facilities Managers will continue to manage day-to-day operational site activity, with the Health & Safety Manager providing strategic oversight and support.

Candidate RequirementsEssential

* NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent health & safety qualification)

* Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within Facilities Management, Property or Estates

* Strong understanding of statutory compliance across building portfolios

* Experience managing contractor safety and reviewing RAMS

* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

* Ability to work in an operational, fast-paced FM environment

Desirable

* NEBOSH Diploma or working towards

* Experience working within multi-site property portfolios

* Knowledge of CAFM systems and compliance management platforms

* Healthcare or regulated building experience

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