Health, Safety and Facilities Manager

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Health & Safety and Facilities Manager

Location: Coventry
Reporting To: Operations Director

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

The Role

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.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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 workspaces. 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.

About You

You're a proactive leader with a passion for safety, compliance, and creating a culture where everyone thrives.

What We're Looking For:

• 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.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• 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.

Why Join Us?

At World of Books, we celebrate our values in everything we do:

• We are one team: Collaboration and mutual respect drive our success.
• We are customer-obsessed: Safety is integral to delivering excellence for our people and our customers.
• We simplify, move fast, and deliver results: Your work will directly impact our operational efficiency and growth.
• We protect the environment: Join a team dedicated to sustainability and making a positive difference.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's protecting people, the planet, and our future.

Other details

• Job Family Health, Safety & Facilities
• Pay Type Salary

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