DESCRIPTION

At Rowden, we design and integrate advanced systems that sense, connect, and protect data in challenging environments where quick decisions are vital. Our solutions use intelligent automation to enhance speed and efficiency and are built to be reliable and straightforward for critical operations in remote or high-pressure settings.
Headquartered in Bristol (UK), we combine modern engineering methods with cutting-edge commercial technology to create adaptable, mission-critical systems. We focus on solving the tough challenges that others overlook, ensuring our customers can operate effectively in an ever-changing world.
We’re looking for an experienced Facilities and Health & Safety Manager to ensure our workplaces operate effectively and safely. You will be responsible for maintaining our facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, you will lead our internal audit programme, working across departments to assess and improve business processes.
You will be pragmatic and solutions-focused in your approach, balancing compliance and best practice with the dynamic needs of a growing technology company. As part of the Operations team, you’ll work alongside a group of committed professionals who are passionate about their work.

KEY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS

We are looking for someone who is passionate about workplace safety and operational excellence. You will be constantly learning and developing in this role, but some key skills and experience you should already have include:

• Experience managing facilities and health & safety in a business environment.
• A strong understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance.
• Experience running and auditing management systems.
• The ability to assess risk and implement effective mitigations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage people at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience delivering training and driving cultural change.
• A pragmatic approach, balancing best practice with business needs.

As a Facilities and Health & Safety Manager at Rowden, you’ll be responsible for:

• Managing and maintaining Rowden’s facilities, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.
• Implementing and overseeing health and safety policies and procedures across all business activities.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Leading cross-functional internal audits to improve business processes and ensure compliance with internal policies.
• Tracking and reporting key safety, facilities, and compliance metrics.
• Working with teams across the business to document and refine operational processes.
• Managing relationships with external suppliers and service providers.
• Delivering training and awareness sessions to employees on health and safety best practice.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for efficiency and process improvement

We are looking for someone who is passionate about workplace safety and operational excellence. You will be constantly learning and developing in this role, but some key skills and experience you should already have include:

• Experience managing facilities and health & safety in a business environment.
• A strong understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance.
• Experience running and auditing management systems.
• The ability to assess risk and implement effective mitigations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage people at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience delivering training and driving cultural change.
• A pragmatic approach, balancing best practice with business needs