UK H&S, Facilities & Compliance Manager

The H&S, Facilities & Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that all Uniphar Group operational and office locations across the United Kingdom operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with UK legislation, internal policies, Good Distribution Practice (GDP), and wider regulatory requirements. This role provides UK-wide leadership across health and safety, facilities management, contractor oversight, compliance governance, and site standards—ensuring that risks are identified, controlled, and continuously improved across the network.

This role is expected to operate within the Group HR defined global people framework, ensuring that UK practices, policies, and local procedures remain aligned with Group mandated standards and governance. They will act as the primary point of contact for regulators, H&S auditors, landlords, and internal stakeholders on all matters relating to workplace safety, facility performance, property-related obligations, and statutory compliance.

This role carries responsibility for driving consistent safety, facilities, and compliance standards across the entire Uniphar Group footprint in the UK, spanning both operational sites and office environments.

• Health & Safety Leadership
  • Develop, implement, and maintain H&S policies and procedures in line with UK legislation.
  • Lead the site risk-assessment programme, ensuring assessments are up to date, documented, and actioned.
  • Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations; ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified.
  • Maintain accident/incident logs, ensure timely reporting where required, and track trends to reduce recurrence.
  • Provide H&S training, and competency assessments for operational teams.
• Facilities Management
  • Oversee property and premises responsibilities including lease obligations, landlord communication, building maintenance issues, service charges, and compliance with property-related legal requirements.
  • Oversee the management, maintenance, and safe operation of all buildings, utilities, storage environments, and equipment.
  • Manage planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules with site leads, ensuring statutory inspections (e.g., fire systems, alarms, HVAC, electrical systems, lifting equipment) are completed on time.
  • Lead contract management for cleaning, waste, security, pest control, and other facility-related services.
  • Work collaboratively with any Group-appointed facilities or property partners, including CBRE where applicable, ensuring local delivery adheres to Group frameworks, service standards, and governance expectations.
  • Ensure all facilities are maintained in a compliant, clean, safe and operational state to support business continuity.
• Compliance
  • Maintain a robust site compliance framework covering statutory, regulatory, and operational obligations relating to health & safety, facilities, building systems, environmental requirements, contractor control, and site governance.
  • Ensure all UK operational sites meet legal requirements including workplace safety regulations, fire safety standards, building compliance, waste and environmental controls, equipment certifications, and other statutory inspections.
  • Act as the site liaison during external audits/inspections (e.g., MHRA, ISO, local authorities), ensuring facilities, safety, and infrastructure-related elements meet required standards; collaborate with the dedicated Quality team on GDP-specific elements.
  • Maintain up-to-date controlled documents related to facilities, safety, permits, risk assessments, and operational procedures, ensuring they reflect current legislation and best practice.
  • Implement and maintain a central compliance calendar tracking statutory inspections, H&S requirements, facility certifications, contractor renewals, and operational compliance milestones.
• Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity
  • Own and maintain emergency response procedures, including fire evacuation, first-aid arrangements, spill management, and crisis response.
  • Lead site drills, competency checks, and ensure readiness across all operational sites.
  • Support development of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and ensure facility risks are adequately mitigated.
• Contractor & Permit - to - Work Control
  • Manage contractor onboarding, inductions, and compliance with site safety standards.
  • Oversee the Permit-to-Work (PTW) process for hot works, working at height, electrical works, and other high-risk activities.
  • Conduct post-work inspections and ensure contractor documentation is complete and properly stored.
• Environmental & Sustainability Responsibilities
  • Support waste management compliance, segregation, and contractor performance.
  • Contribute to sustainability and energy-efficiency programmes across sites.
  • Monitor environmental aspects such as spill controls, chemical storage, and emissions where relevant.