Health & Safety Manager (Fire & Facilities)
| Posting date: | 03 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,000.0 to £55,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 47k-55k |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8ST |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4785838_1775215946 |
Summary
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 regimented
Experience 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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