Health, Safety and Facilities Manager

at  World of Books

Health & Safety and Facilities Manager
Location: Coventry
Reporting To: Operations Director
At World of Books, we’re not just a business—we’re a force for good. With our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and protecting the planet, we are leaders in the circular economy and a proud B Corp-certified organisation. We believe in working as one team, being customer-obsessed, and simplifying to deliver results while ensuring a safe, inclusive environment for everyone. We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Health & Safety and Facilities Manager to join our team and continue driving our positive safety culture forward.
The Role
This is a pivotal position responsible for developing and embedding our health, safety, and facilities strategy across multiple sites, including our warehouses, logistics depots, and offices. You’ll play a crucial role in fostering a culture of compliance, safety, and operational excellence, ensuring the wellbeing of our people and the protection of our facilities as we continue to grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as the organisation’s lead health and safety representative, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
• Develop and implement health and safety policies, continually aligning them with best practices.
• Drive awareness and training for health, safety, and environment strategies across the organisation.
• Manage relationships with 3rd party suppliers, contractors, and local authorities.
• Oversee facilities maintenance, ensuring safe, clean, and compliant workspaces. Identifying opportunities to improve the facility.
• Lead the business continuity programme and security provisions across all sites.
• Monitor and improve health and safety KPIs, reporting progress to senior leadership.
• Conduct fire risk assessments, implement action plans, and oversee all safety certifications (e.g., First Aiders, Fire Marshals, Mental Health First Aiders).
• Identify and implement innovative EHS tools and solutions to support compliance and drive efficiency.

About You
You’re a proactive leader with a passion for safety, compliance, and creating a culture where everyone thrives.

• Act as the organisation’s lead health and safety representative, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
• Develop and implement health and safety policies, continually aligning them with best practices.
• Drive awareness and training for health, safety, and environment strategies across the organisation.
• Manage relationships with 3rd party suppliers, contractors, and local authorities.
• Oversee facilities maintenance, ensuring safe, clean, and compliant workspaces. Identifying opportunities to improve the facility.
• Lead the business continuity programme and security provisions across all sites.
• Monitor and improve health and safety KPIs, reporting progress to senior leadership.
• Conduct fire risk assessments, implement action plans, and oversee all safety certifications (e.g., First Aiders, Fire Marshals, Mental Health First Aiders).
• Identify and implement innovative EHS tools and solutions to support compliance and drive efficiency