Overview
When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Eddie Stobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail.
We have a fantastic opportunity for you as a Head of Facilities and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment)! You will be managing all aspects as facilities management, Health & Safety and sustainability from a facilities perspective, and be fundamental in designing and delivering facilities improvement projects. All the while collaborating with key stakeholders, suppliers and contractors. Managing the facilities team and overseeing Health & Safety will be paramount in your role to guarantee goals are achieved. You will also be ensuring that we are compliant with relevant legislation and processing the implementation on ISO45001 and ISO14001.
Do you have excellent people management skills and experience within a facilities leadership role? Have a passion for promoting real change? Along with expert knowledge and experience in managing facilities and Health & Safety compliance? Does this sound like it is ticking all your boxes? Don’t hesitate! Apply now!
What you will be doing:
- Facilities management across the Microlise Group to ensure optimal operations, a great customer and employee experience, as well as compliance with statutory requirements
- Design and implement facilities improvement projects, collaborating with key stakeholders and suppliers
- Responsible for the management of all direct reports and ensuring high levels of service are continually delivered by the team
- Ensure that contracted goods and services deliver to expected standards and service level agreements
- Provide timely and accurate advice to the wider business relating to FM and HSE
- Ensuring value for money and best in class service where possible, including our fleet management provider
- Ensure accreditations for ISO 45001 and 14001 are consistently achieved and that statutory requirements are met for all areas of responsibility
- Financial management of budgets within area of responsibility which will include creating cost benefit analysis and returns on investment
- Ensure fleet management administration work is completed effectively
- Monitor changes in legislation within health and safety and ensure changes are actioned
- Provide timely, informative and accurate reports to senior leadership time when required
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience in a facilities management leadership role
- Strong people management skills
- Demonstrable experience of managing buildings and facilities
- Demonstrable experience of development and successful execution of facilities projects
- Experience of managing a busy facilities, HS& and facilities environmental function, including compliance
- Skilful at managing suppliers and third parties, ensuring contracted goods and services are delivered
- Expert knowledge of current facilities compliance and best practice, including ESOS, SECR, appropriate ISO standards and management systems
- Experience of fleet management administration
- Budget management and financial analysis skills
- Ability to plan and prioritise projects, teamwork and tasks in a busy environment
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Excellent IT skills and experience
It would be advantageous if you have:
- Qualifications and/or membership of IWFM (Institute of Workplace Facilities Management)
- NEBOSH qualifications
Work Location:
This is a full-time role and will be predominantly based from our Head Office in Eastwood, Nottingham. There will also be requirements for national travel to our satellite offices in Coventry and Manchester, on an ad-hoc basis in line with business needs.
Why Microlise?
Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.
- Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role
- Access to our salary sacrifice EV Car Scheme – payments are made before tax and other contributions, so saving you money, whilst doing your bit for the environment!
- Great Place to Work certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success!
- Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more!
- 25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, increasing with service
- Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
- Employee Assistance Programmes
- Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other local discounts
- Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards
- Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes
- Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Recruitment Process
For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live; so don’t delay getting your application in!
Salary Description: From £50,000, dependent on experience
Exact Location: Farrington Way, Nottingham, NG16 3AG