Health & Safety and Facilities Manager LeMieux has an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety and Facilities Manager looking for a new challenge in a fast-growing global equestrian company.
In this role, you will report to into the Managing Director and will be responsible for ensuring the site campus, including buildings, infrastructure and grounds, are maintained to the highest standards and are safe, functional and compliant with all legislation with the support of the H&S and Facilities Lead.
You will be passionate and take pride in ensuring our site and facilities contribute to an excellent experience for employees and visitors.
Oversee all aspects of building maintenance, including repairs, renovations and cleaning.
Manage maintenance schedules for all HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical, security and health safety
All building and campus systems operate safely and efficiently
Health & Safety Compliance:
Develop, implement and enforce policies that ensure health, safety and environmental compliance
Conduct regular inspections and audits to maintain safety standards
Develop health and safety training, appropriate to the employee's role and seniority
Monitor spend and identify cost-saving opportunities for facility operations, maintenance, and renovations.
Negotiate supplier contracts and oversee performance.
Vendor & Contractor Management:
Source, select, and manage external contractors and service providers for various facility needs.
Maintain positive relationships with vendors to ensure the best service quality and cost-efficiency.
Space Management & Planning
Collaborate with departments to understand facility needs, especially during office moves, expansions, or redesigns.
Oversee interior design, furniture, and layout adjustments to support workplace ergonomics and productivity.
Environmental Management
~ In collaboration with the ESG Lead, develop and implement sustainable practices, policies and initiatives to reduce waste, energy consumption, and the organisation's environmental footprint.
Proven experience of working in Facilities Management role with both hard and soft facilities management services, including contract management.
Strong knowledge of statutory standards for building maintenance and operation
IT Literate with proficiency in MS Office
Excellent People management, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills with a diplomatic and collaborative approach.
Proven experience managing budgets and financial processes.
Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management/Business Administration/Engineering or industry equivalent experience
LeMieux's committed global trade and distribution network, vibrant customer and rider community, unrivalled technical expertise and specialist colour flair have made our rapid growth possible.
We think constantly about the horse and rider, solving their problems and improving their experiences, and we apply exacting standards to all of our products and practices.
We're strengthened by our diverse talents, with innovation at the heart of our global network, led from our purpose-built HQ on the edge of the New Forest.
Hard graft is part and parcel of life with horses, and this ethos drives everything we do.
We're looking for exceptional people with diverse talents who are ready to immerse themselves in our unique world.
You'll need to chase innovation, trade in ideas, be exacting about detail, share your journey, and obsess about inspiring our global community of riders and their horses.
From financial security to time with your loved ones (on two legs or four), we continually invest in our employees.
Company pension
Free on-site parking
Casual attire
Generous holiday allowance
Staff discount on products