Purpose of the Role

The successful applicant will provide competent risk management and compliance support and advice to the property management division across all portfolios. The primary role is to complete an allocated programme of risk assessments and compliance documentation in a timely and efficient manner in line with agreed KPIs as detailed by the Health & Safety Consultancy Operations Manager. This includes health and safety risk assessments, environmental compliance audits, fire risk assessments, fire evacuation drills, equality act audits and site emergency plans.

The role is home based with the majority of site work across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and North East England, and occasional travel / overnights to other locations as required including – mostly likely – London, Edinburgh & Lancashire.

Key Responsibilities

·        Ensure own work meets key performance indicators (KPI’s) with regards to scheduling visits, completion of reports, report quality and turnaround etc.

·        Identifying and capitalising on new fee opportunities.

·        Ownership of customer service for internal and external client stakeholders.

·        Liaising between other stakeholders in Property Management to ensure of a joined up approach with other fee earning teams and assist in strategy for continuous improvement.

·        Provide regular and consistent reporting to line management.

·        Develop pro-active initiatives above and beyond best practice to assist in achieving Savills best in class status.

·        Any other duties that from time to time may be requested of you to satisfy the role

 Skills, Knowledge and Experience

 ·        Minimum 2 years experience in a health and safety role, preferably in the Property Management or Facilities Management sectors

·        NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (compulsory)

·        Recognised qualification in Fire Risk Assessment (desirable) and 3rd party accredation / registration on a fire risk assessor register (desirable)

·        NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent, or working towards (desirable)

·        Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and standards.  

·        Experience in auditing against ISO management standards (desirable)

·        Good communication, decision making and negotiation skills.

·        Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

·        Analytical skills with attention to detail.

·        The ability to programme and organise inspections against a set schedule and manage time effectively to ensure reports are written in a timely manner.

·        Hold a full driving license and have access to a car.

·        Ability to take on delegated authority and act independently.

·        IT literate – knowledge of compliance systems, report writing  etc.

·        Recognised qualifications and membership of appropriate professional bodies (e.g. IOSH).

Working Hours - Full time, 37.5 hours a week

Please see our Benefits Booklet for more information.