Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East.  Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters.  We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth. 

We've always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership.  We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.

The role offers the opportunity to work closely with our Office Managers, Facilities Team, and Sustainability Manager, and our approved suppliers to create an environment where our people can thrive. Your responsibilities will include:

• Act as the competent person in respective of H&S and fire across Trowers & Hamlins.
• Lead in the development of engaging Health & Safety and physical security training and development across the business ensuring employees understand their responsibilities.
• Ensure all Independent Audits are carried out in a timely manner, with detailed actions plans being completed in a timely manner on receipt of reports.
• Ensure security and emergency procedures are robust and always adhered to.
• Lead operational safety initiatives to ensure proper waste management, pollution control, and compliance with Health & Safety standards across all operations.
• Ensure Health & Safety Handbooks are maintained and contain all relevant information for employees.
• Working in collaboration with Risk and the Head of Facilities to effectively purchase HSE and security related service contracts through a competitive tendering process.
• Day to day management of the budget areas under your remit, attending budget meetings, presenting new budget requests, and updating cost risks.
• Deputise for the others in the Facilities Team in their absence.

To succeed in this role, you'll need to have:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety
• ACOP L8 Legionella Responsible Person
• DSE Advanced Assessor
• Chartered Member of IOSH
• Knowledge of ISO45001

However it is not all about experience and qualifications. We're looking for someone who:

• Ability to balance short term operational delivery with medium to long-term strategic planning.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
• Ability to influence others. 
• Creative problem solver. 
• Attention to detail, with excellent data management skills.
• Great planning, prioritisation, and organisation skills.

Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) after 6 months of employment, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more. 

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.