A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Compliance and/or Health & Safety Manager to join an established business in the St Austell area.
Under the management of Head of Property Services you will be responsible for all Health & Safety property compliance relating to the performance of Property Services functions including gas installations, servicing and repairs, electrical safety, fire safety, building safety, legionella, asbestos, and lifts.
You will be required to continue to drive and develop compliance for all service areas to achieve and maintain top quartile performance in all categories. This includes, liaising with customers and their representatives in areas of developing service delivery, providing equality and preparing and implementing opportunities for growth and innovation within this service area.
The role will see the chosen candidate being responsible for ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place so all teams and people are effectively managed, have a clear focus on quality, health and safety, customer focus, are motivated to achieve challenging objectives, including its in-house apprentices.
Essential Knowledge, skills and experience required:
Foundation Degree or educated to equivalent level 5 in a relevant discipline
Evidence of CPD and prepared to undertake relevant training to further knowledge base
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience of managing and appraising staff and team building.
Experience of managing a substantial scale Property Maintenance function as detailed in the job description
Significant senior management experience in a property maintenance function, construction management or an organisation covering a number of the functions contained in the job description.
Able to demonstrate skills to improve services and performance, including complaints management
Experience of preparing and managing budgets commensurate to the role
Experience of change management
Up to date knowledge of Health & Safety responsibilities in the workplace and lone working.
Knowledge of IEE wiring regulations (18th edition) and Gas Safety (installation and use) regulations 1998, CAR 2012 and CDM 2015 regulations along with significant experience of building maintenance/construction.
Fire Safety Act and Building Safety Act.
Legionella and asbestos legislation
Established experience of performance management
Established awareness of Health and Safety at Work legislation
Knowledge and understanding across multiple trade disciplines.
Experience in providing excellent customer service and developing relationships.
Able to demonstrate skills and talent to improve services and performance, including complaints management.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Holds a positive and welcoming persona.
Strong IT skills with ability to use a broad range of software and excellent report writing skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Works in a methodical and systematic manner with a high level of attention to detail, seeing work through to a high-quality finish every time
Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people and achieving work objectives for team as a whole; tackling demanding goals with enthusiasm.
Able to judge and manage situations with tact and diplomacy, exhibiting levels of emotional intelligence.
Enthusiastic and motivated in developing own knowledge and skills.
Working respectfully with senior management – offering suggestions for improvement and respecting final decisions, supporting their implementation where necessary.
Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and remain calm in high pressure situations
Ability to transport oneself to various locations
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP OF PEOPLE:
Ensures Team members value diversity and takes appropriate action when there is evidence of discrimination or inequality.
The ability to support, mentor and coach front line staff to improve performance, as well as motivate and install unconditional positive regard.
Sets appropriate standards of behaviour for self and others and acts as a positive role model in terms of behaviours expected of role
Undertakes regular supervision of staff, ensuring effective performance and identifying strengths and development needs in the team.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle as driving is an essential requirement of the post
Committed, flexible and adaptable approach to work commitments
Prepared to attend evening meetings and be on-call during certain times throughout the year when required
To discuss in more detail please apply today.
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