Buildings and Facilities Manager

This is a new role which will help to ensure Life’s services are being delivered to the required high standards, through a continuous cycle of review of our activities and processes. Within this role you will provide assurance that Life’s activities and processes meet both internal required quality standards, as well as any relevant legislative and regulatory obligations.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who really wants to drive improvement into our Charity and to act as a primary catalyst for change. You will promote a culture of continuous improvement amongst the staff and volunteer teams, co-developing and implementing KPIs for quality and compliance operations.

As Facilities and Compliance Manager you will oversee the Health and Safety, Premises/Facilities Management, Policy and Safeguarding Management systems and Quality Accreditations across the entire Charity.

Reporting to the Director of Housing, you will work with key individuals to ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and practices through managing the recording systems and reporting on performance analysis to assist the Charity in the Safeguarding and Protection of children and adults at risk of harm.

You will drive a positive Health and safety culture within Life ensuring that any legislation changes are communicated and adopted throughout the charity. You will manage the Charity’s property portfolio in relation to compliance, maintenance, contracts, and services. In addition to this you will manage the acquisition, disposal and renegotiation of leases and management contracts, in conjunction with relevant managers.

You will monitor, maintain, and manage Life’s property portfolio ensuring our premises are safe, secure, well maintained and aligned with relevant current legislation.

You will be responsible for ensuring our external compliance partner meets its obligation in completing all safety and compliance checks, including but not limited to Gas Safety, Fire Safety, Legionella and Asbestos across the Charity’s Housing, Pregnancy Matters Online and Retail stock.

You will be required to maintain records of checks and works required and completed, and regularly review performance and return on investment for these services. Y

ou will oversee the Policy Management infrastructure to ensure policies are developed and reviewed in a timely and effective manner, ensuring policy holders are up to date with current legislation and practices.