• To act as the principal lead across the organisation for Health & Safety as defined by the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999, & other associated legislation & corresponding regional legislation, ensuring innovative & compliant resolutions. • Use current Health & Safety guidance when working with the CEO & SMT to ensure that the organisation complies with statutory obligations, legislation, & best practice. • To work alongside the SMT & lead on the development, implementation, & on-going review, of Health & Safety Policies. • Develop & lead the Health & Safety Management System & set the strategic framework for the management of Health & Safety standards, engaging with senior managers, & Regional Health & Safety Leads across the Autism Initiatives Group, to ensure that these standards are understood & embedded. • Lead on resolving any potential non-compliance or legal matters pertaining to HSE, making recommendations, propose options & develop implementation plans to ensure that the organisation remains compliant. • Keep up to date & act as a gate keeper in regards to HSE legislation & best practice developments relevant to the organisation, ensuring that policies, procedures, & processes are appropriately updated & that the Group remains compliant with legislative changes. • Line manage the Regional Health & Safety Leads in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Ireland, Isle of Man & England, who make up the Health & Safety Team. • Work closely with Regional Directors & Senior Management Team in England to create a positive Health & Safety culture, with clearly defined roles & responsibilities for Health & Safety, enabling all parties to fulfil their Health & Safety responsibilities. • To work collaboratively with colleagues to understand the people we support, so that our approach to managing risk is in the context of differences associated with autism, individual needs, & Quality of life

Job Purpose· To develop and implement strategies, policies, plans and arrangements to ensure that IFM and the Trust meets statutory, regulatory, government and internal governance obligations with respect to sustainable development and environmental management· To manage Carbon Reduction Programme, energy and waste management contracts and develop the IFM/Trust Carbon Reduction and Sustainable Development Policy and provide ongoing evaluation of energy, waste and carbon reduction efficiencies· To develop and manage Carbon, Energy and Waste reduction programmes including staff training, awareness campaigns and specialist management of capital, revenue projects either locally designed or by external specialist consultants· To ensure that waste management systems are maintained in a manner that provides a safe and comfortable physical environment for all patients, visitors and staff· To monitor energy, waste and carbon reduction efficiencies· To lead on carbon reduction, energy, waste management and sustainability issues· To achieve energy reduction targets set out in the Carter review recommendations and the Trust Carbon Reduction and Sustainable Development Policy· To develop and deliver energy management related activities in line with the Trust Sustainability Development Management Strategy 2014-2020· To advise on Environmental Legislation applicable to IFM/Trust· To be responsible for the accurate and timely submission of the NHSI ERIC returns· To represent IFM/Trust at NHS-wide forums or concerning sustainability and estate information issues.· To represent IFM/Trust at local government forums and any other similar meetings and seminars.· To forge relationships with local entities such as council/university/commercial companies· Contribute to Trust Green Plan Committee, producing reports and statistics as necessary

I lead on the management of the Energy, Waste and Sustainability within the Trust; acting as the subject matter lead on all issues relating to energy, waste and sustainability management processes and projects. I provide assurance that international, national and local standards and accreditations are in place andmaintained, and that the functions of the services are provided within budget. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Directorate at the same level. I review and reviseprocedures and working practices. Monitoring daily operational matters to support the on-going strategic development of the Trust.Developing policies, procedures, guidance and training in energy, waste and sustainability practices and ensure their implementation, monitoring, audit and system review.Providing continuous support to the strategic development and daily operational demands of environmental management arrangements within the Trust and the Premises Assurance Model. Deputising for the Head of Capital Projects, Estates & PFI and participate in On-call systems as required.Main duties include; Maintain productive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholdersincluding senior managers, HR Business Partners, Divisional Accountant, Business Managersacross the Trust, PFI partners and peers within other NHS Trusts and private contractors Support Divisional Team & Trust colleagues to deliver the Trust’s sustainable managementdevelopment plan (SDMP) Represent the Trust externally e.g. at environment and sustainability working groups. Design and deliver training workshops to groups of staff. Present complex information to large groups of both technical and non-technical staffdemonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Manage contractor and supplier relationships, resolving service failures and other problemsas they arise to ensure an effective level of service is offered to the Trust.

• Assist in the provision of expert advice, guidance and support on H&S matters to Directors, Managers and Staff of the Trust• Deputise for the H&S Lead in his absence• Be an ex officio member of the Trust H&S Committee• Undertake, or assist in, the investigation of incidents and public and employer liability claims as directed• Support the H&S Lead in the development and revision of policies, procedures and protocols related to H&S and ensure that these are effectively implemented across the Trust• Carry out audits, monitoring and inspections as may be directed to ensure compliance with Trust policies• Identify unsafe acts and omissions and escalate to managers, PFI partners and the H&S Lead and recommend appropriate and economic control measures as appropriate• Internally to liaise with Governance Leads, managers and H&S Reps to establish good links and working relationships • Externally to liaise with PFI partners, statutory agencies such as the HSE, other NHS Trusts and NHS Property Services exchanging information to ensure compliance and effective management of the H&S function• Where required to provide input into the Trust corporate Induction programme on H&S matters • Assist in the provision of management and supervisory training courses and to lead on the provision of specialist courses on such topics as COSHH and DSE• Attend such specialist training as may be required from time to time to maintain professional and organisational skills• Maintain records of audits, reports and claims work carried out by the H&S Team• Assist in the planning and organisation of H&S practice as required by the Associate Director of Quality and Safety• Be responsible for the use and maintenance of equipment provided for H&S good practice• Maintain registration and continuing professional development as a Technician Member of IOSH.• To comply with the rules, regulations and professional code of conduct laid down by IOSH

• To support the Facilities Manager in ensuring the efficient running of the business, with specific responsibility for the H&S processes and procedures within the Firm• To write, co-ordinate, and implement H&S processes and procedures at all offices, ensuring the Firm’s policies and procedures are kept up to date with current legislation• To liaise with the Facilities team to ensure a cohesive approach to H&S across the business• To be the point of contact for H&S for the Partnership / Senior Management and the Firm as a wholeResponsibilities:• Working with the Facilities Manager to support Firm wide development projects• Support the Facilities Manager with projects and planning to support the business• Ensure personal awareness of the relevant firm standards and working practices as set out in the Office Manual• Escalate any serious concerns surrounding changes in workload, risks to the business, or concerns regarding H&S to the Legal Support Operations Manager• Production of statistics for any internal or external audits/tender documentation, production of MI for the Partnership / Senior Management• Lead on tenders within the remit of H&S and assist where necessary in any wider Facilities team tenders• Lead in the completion of any relevant PQQ, DD, and audits• Keeping up to date with H&S legislation and ensuring the Firm’s policies and procedures exhibit the same • Ensuring adherence to the H&S policies throughout the Firm’s office and actively reviewing policies to ensure compliance with current legislation and that training is up to date• Ensuring the arrangement of necessary H&S training for Fire Wardens and First Aiders and monitoring of fire safety and first aid equipment escalating any concerns to the Legal Support Operations Manager• Working with the Training Department to ensure training for all staff on H&S is up to date• Working with the Facilities Team to ensure the provision of out of hours support for staff

Monitor and co-ordinate paperwork / update systems for the following:o Accidents and near miss incidents, ensuring correct reporting procedures are followedo Rolling programme for Active Safety Monitoringo H&S action plans/progress reports from individual area senior/ responsiblemanagers, ensuring that any concerns regarding delays or non-compliance are reportedpromptly to the H&S Advisoro Provide H&S specific trainingo Specific site surveys and related documentation• Undertakes workplace/workstation assessments and manual handling assessments• Work closely with the Litigation Lead, ensuring all paperwork is prepared for considerationand action• Research and collate information required to defend/support litigation claims• Manage all data/information in a confidential manner ensuring the correct protectivemarking is used• Assess claims and make recommendations with regard to evidence collected, businessrisk, cost and expected outcomes• Provide advice on policy changes following analysis of litigation case outcomes and JudicialReviews• Prepare detailed responses or reports to requests from 3rd parties, including legalorganisations, Headquarters and the  Litigation Lead where required• Organise, produce and maintain accurate records for the area of work• Act as contact point for all communications to the Team, prioritise and distribute to theappropriate person or relevant department in the establishment• Complete monitoring returns for the area of work• Input requisitions on the finance database for purchases in the area of work• Prepare paperwork for checking by their manager, conducting initial checks as required• Correspond with relevant stakeholders and agencies to ensure that they are aware ofinformation and that it is adequately shared• Collate information on relevant Service Delivery Indicators (SDI’s)• Arrange any meetings including the preparation of paperwork, minutes and actionpoints