Operational Safety Manager - Waverley Court

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Facilities Management team, leading the provision of Operational Safety across the Council’s operational (non-housing) estate of circa 650 buildings.

We are looking for people who have a passion for safety and compliance, within a busy technical services environment and want to be part of an essential council service, driving transformation and best value in the public sector across our Capital City.

An experienced safety professional and leader, you will work as part of the Facilities Management leadership team to lead our operational safety team, ensuring compliance for asbestos, water and fire services.

We are looking for candidates with experience of:

• Leading the management of operational safety (Fire, Asbestos and Water Quality) requirements.
• Experience of policy management, standards and implementing management processes in accordance with best practice.
• Delivering best value and optimum performance.
• Creating a team culture the drives ownership, accountability, compliance and best value.
• A role model of organisational values and expected leadership behaviours.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

Salary: £62,685 - £74,858

Hours: 36 per week