Facilities, Health and Safety Manager

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Job Description

Facilities, Health & Safety Manager

Full Time

£50,000-60,000

This role can be based out of our Bristol, Stokenchurch or Bournemouth office locations

Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company, with strategically located offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. We play a key part in keeping the global community safe. We pride ourselves in being responsive to our customers and are committed to delivering our solutions in a timely way. Small enough to care, big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.

What makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people, its where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems we see things differently. We bring (and take) a different perspective.

Our Vision - Smart People. Solving Complex Challenges. Making our world safe and secure.

APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED

Facilities, Health & Safety Manager

The Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of our health, safety and facilities across multiple locations in the UK, Norway, Ireland, and Singapore. This includes managing maintenance activities and ensuring compliance with workplace Health & Safety regulations for Nova Systems International. This role reports to the Head of Business Operations and Assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

Health and Safety Management & Compliance:

• Maintain and coordinate the Nova Systems Health and Safety Management System.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards across all facilities.

• Conduct/coordinate regular inspections and audits to identify and address any health and safety hazards or concerns.

• Monitor and review incident reports from all locations, ensuring thorough investigations, corrective actions, and knowledge sharing.

• Implement corrective actions and measures to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for employees and visitors.

• Facilitate health and safety training programs, ensuring all employees are aware of and adhere to local and group organisation health and safety policies.

• Monitor health and safety performance indicators across all locations and implement initiatives to improve safety culture and reduce incidents.

• Maintain health and safety policies, processes, and procedures for Nova Systems International.

Facilities Management:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of Nova UK facilities, including standardisation, maintenance, repairs, and renovations.

• Support international facilities outside the UK as required by the local accountable manager (e.g., regional General Manager).

• Manage and coordinate with external vendors and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of facility services.

• Develop and implement site-specific management programs to maintain consistency across sites and ensure optimal functioning of facilities.

• Conduct space planning and utilisation studies to ensure efficient operations.

• Control and manage budgets for facility maintenance and operational expenses.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimise space utilisation and layout across facilities, including office moves and space renovations

• Identify opportunities for energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable practices within facility operations.

• Supervise Office Coordinator in the conduct of their duties, providing line management if appropriate.

Key Relationships:

This role will work closely with aviation safety experts across the business, Heads of Departments, and Business Unit leads. It will collaborate across NSI to develop cross-domain skills, technology, and expertise, while proactively managing client relationships and service delivery.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in Facilities Management.

• Proven experience in Health and Safety Management.

• Professional certifications related to Health & Safety management (e.g., NEBOSH or IOSH qualified).

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, building codes, and environmental standards.

• A proactive attitude with drive, energy, and passion for the role.

• Commercial awareness and strong business acumen.

• Eligibility to work in the UK and hold security clearance.

• Ability to travel within UK and occasionally to overseas facilities.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within the aviation environment, specifically in the areas of production, maintenance, and aircraft modifications.

• Understanding and experience of working in the military aerospace regulated environment.

• Advanced IT literacy and be fully competent with full suite of Microsoft Office tools and industry standard planning tools.

What's in it for you?

Up to 7% contributory pension

£1500 Annual Personal and Professional Development Allowance

Study Leave - 5 days/yr

25 days of Annual Leave per year plus bank holidays

Flexible working conditions

Vitality (UK) Health Insurance

Great discounts at leading retailers

Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members

An inclusive and supportive culture

Reward & Recognition Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Applications close Friday 16th of August 2024. We will be in touch with any progression following the close date. APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED

Please upload your CV in PDF format.

We are committed to increasing diversity of staff within Nova Systems International and within the aerospace and engineering sector. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the requirements of the role description, and we are committed to equal opportunity, equal treatment, and respect for every individual. We offer, and value, flexible working and we are also proud to be committed to mental health awareness and to actively support the wellbeing of our team. If you have special access requirements, please do let us know.