Senior Facilities and Health and Safety Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Facilities and Health and Safety Manager to join our Bath or London office. You will play a key role in supporting the Director of Facilities in delivering the operations strategic objectives and be proactive and forward-looking in supporting the Director of Facilities to deliver change management programmes, standardisation and centralisation of processes across all offices.

Day to day, you will be responsible for the operational running of the offices, leading on environmental initiatives and providing an efficient, effective, and economic Facilities service.

• Stepping in to support the Director of Facilities when unavailable.
• To chair the Environment Committee and lead on ensuring that the ESG Framework is both developed and achieved.
• Leading the environmental and sustainability team, being directly accountable for the success of the environmental plans and initiatives.
• Proactive in change management programmes.
• Play a key role in the standardisation and centralisation of processes across all offices.
• Management and supervision of the Facilities Supervisors, always ensuring adequate staff resource, involvement in performance review, performance management and development, with support from the Facilities Director as required.
• Act as a point of contact for all (office specific) issues.
• Ensure all client rooms/areas are maintained, serviced & properly equipped.
• Support the Facilities Director in all purchasing/procurement across the Firm with individual departments or Business Units on all business expenditure to ensure best value for money obtained.
• Continually identify ways to deliver cost reduction through ongoing supplier reviews, supporting with the managing and maintaining contracts to ensure standard of service and centralising all order/service requirements where possible.
• Respond appropriately to urgent issues and engage with Out of Hours response and Business Continuity planning.
• Manage procedures, SLA’s & delivery of all building/property services in addition to tenant issues and project works.
• Manage, liaise with and co-ordinate all contractors on site.
• Lead on energy management, carbon reduction, and environmental initiatives to comply with company policies and procedures, and external legislation, reporting to the Director of Facilities and COO on a regular basis.

• Experience within a similar role and/or environment.
• Extensive knowledge of health, safety, welfare and environmental regulations.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of leading on environmental and sustainability initiatives.
• Experience of supervising a multi-located facilities team.
• IOSH and/or NEBOSH Membership of the IWFM.
• Membership of IEMA or similar certification.
• Full driving license.

We’re RWK Goodman – a progressive Top 100 law firm. We exist to unlock potential and create a lasting positive impact for our clients, colleagues and communities. Our purpose is what drives our business forward. It’s our guiding principle. And it’s why our clients trust us to be their life-long legal partner. Over 570 colleagues. 36 specialist areas. 3 core divisions. With offices across the South West, Thames Valley and London. We are widely known for our technical expertise and diverse client base across industries and sectors. As a people-focused firm, ours is a culture of heart, not ego. In our inclusive environment, we support each other as we strive for success. For ourselves. For each other. And for our clients and communities. We know our people are what sets us apart. That’s why we’re committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can thrive and achieve your full potential. Because this isn’t ‘just another job in law’. This is an opportunity for ambitious legal professionals to develop rewarding careers, in a culture that cares.

We’re on a mission to create a dynamic and inclusive culture. And that starts with our recruitment process. If you have a disability, whether visible or not, we want to work with you every step of the way. Because we want to give you the best chance of success when you apply. If you need any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your disability, such as extra time on written assessments, an accessible interview room or a quiet space before and after the interview, please speak to our Recruitment Team so that we can work together to help bring your best self.

Over a number of years, we have developed a robust and transparent framework which shows you exactly what you need to achieve in order to grow your career at the firm. This isn’t just about hitting KPIs. The framework helps you to understand how your contribution and behaviours are woven together to create the basis for your progression in the firm. From Assistant to Director, you can see exactly what is expected of you along the way.