Job Description
About the role
As the Compliance and Health and Safety Manager within Optimised, you will be a part of the Facilities Management Services team, responsible for ensuring statutory compliance for effective operation of safety and wellbeing frameworks, supplier management, Group ISO accreditations and subcontractor management.
What is it like to work with us:
We strongly believe that our success depends on its culture and recognise that it’s our people who are our greatest asset. We ensure our employees have the opportunity to work in a unique environment that is fun and down-to-earth, while having the support to perform to the best of their ability. We make sure we celebrate our milestones and regularly collaborate. On top of any localised events, we ensure our entire company can come together; to collaborate and celebrate at our annual conference and after party.
What you’ll actually do
- Act as key point of contact for arranging the vetting of Suppliers and Sub Contractors for Approved Supplier Status, issuing PQQ’s including health, safety and wellbeing assessments and NDA’s to potential Suppliers/Sub Contractors
- Carry out supplier compliance audits on a quarterly basis
- Carry out routine building safety checks at each office to include fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, emergency door release and general housekeeping checks
- Ensure our health and safety policies and procedures focus on wellbeing and actively take part in the Wellbeing committee
- Assist in ongoing development and implementation of effective H&S policies and procedures
- Support and administration of all H&S accreditations and memberships
- Maintain the Group ISO accreditations, with particular focus on ISO9001
- Provide support with ISO 14001 and 27001 as appropriate
- Develop and maintain a Procedures Framework for encompassing all OBUs and Corporate functions, ensuring that all procedures are complete and accurate
- Assist in maintaining Client compliance portals
- Assist in the completion of PQQ documents for new tenders
- Collaborate with people at all levels across the business to establish a strong and positive Health & Safety culture and to drive the continual improvement of performance
- Ensure that statutory and role specific health, safety and wellbeing training has been carried out for all employees and that all training records are up to date
- Mentor new and less experienced team members.
- Keep skills up to date with skills and developments in the role/expertise.
- Provide a contribution to continuous collaboration and innovation.
- Support managers in the provision of Health, Safety and Wellbeing in the workplace.
What you’ll need
- NEBOSH National General Certificate as a minimum
- ISO compliance & supply chain appreciation
- Experience with audits and inspections
- Experience in leading implementation projects and bringing colleagues together to embed new ways of working
- Knowledge of REACH/COSHH regulations
- Experience within Manufacturing, Engineering or Construction industries is desirable
- Eligibility to work in the UK
About you
- Willing to travel between offices across the UK
- Proactive attitude that brings drive, energy and passion to the role
- Flexible, positive and committed team member, who works to high standards
- Promotes a culture of inclusivity
- Self-motivated and able to operate with a high degree of autonomy or part of a team
- Passionate about social or environmental issues with a mission-driven mindset
About us
Optimised deliver quantifiable business outcomes to commercial businesses through a comprehensive suite of energy, renewables and sustainability services and technologies while driving a net zero carbon agenda.
With a combined team of highly trained professionals, Optimised operates from six office locations including Ashby, Blackpool, Bristol, Dumfries, Gloucester, and Sittingbourne; providing national coverage. As a team, we’re easy going and take great pride in our work. From sales and marketing to engineering, we’re all striving to support sustainability.
Optimised is a certified B Corp, which means it has met rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency and we strive to run a professional, inclusive and transparent environment with like-minded people.
What we offer
- Company laptop
- EV car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Annual Railcard
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Helpline and Online GP Service
- Personal Pension Scheme (Up to 5% Matched)
- A dedicated annual professional development allowance
- 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 with length of service (+ bank holidays)
- Option to buy / sell up to 3 days annual leave
- Enhanced Family Leave
- 1 day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
- Bereavement Leave
- Hybrid Working
- Free annual Flu Jab & Eye Test
- Up to one professional membership fee per year
- Recommend a Friend Scheme
Interested?
If you are interested and think you can help us achieve our mission to net zero, please send your CV along with a covering letter via [email protected]
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes diversity. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the requirements of the role regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, national origin, disability, age or any other grounds. 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 there are any adjustments required to help you bring your best self to an interview with us please let us know.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ashby-De-La-Zouch, LE65 2AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Will you require Visa sponsorship in order to continue working in the UK either now or within the next 2 years?
Experience:
- health and safety: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ashby-De-La-Zouch, LE65 2AB
Application deadline: 22/03/2023