Facilities and Health and Safety Manager

Join Early Years - the organisation for young children as Facilities and Health and Safety Manager

Location: Office based - Early Years have a range of Regional Offices in addition to Early Years Head Quarters in Belfast. The base for this role is negotiable across the Early Years Office base.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Tenure: Permanent

Salary: NJC Scale Point 29-32, (£38,626-£41,511) per annum pro rata

Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential? Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities.

At Early Years, we are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education.

In return, Early Years provides a comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary, 38 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes.

The role

The Facilities and Health and Safety Manager will have responsibility for the security, maintenance, and services of work facilities to ensure they meet the needs of the organisation and its employees, taking a lead role in Health and Safety within Early Years and for ensuring the effective delivery of facilities management.

We're looking for people who:

At the closing date have:

Essential criteria

• A recognized qualification in Health and Safety Management (i.e., NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent).

• One years' experience of facilities management including Health and Safety, management of budgets, preparing reports, contract management and procurement systems.

• Experience of developing and delivering training.

• A full current driving licence enabling the holder to drive in NI and have the use of a vehicle for official purposes or have access to a form of transport that will enable the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Desirable criteria

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or demonstrable competency to this level.

To find out more about the role and to apply, visit our website by clicking the Apply button below.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 9 November 2025.

For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that assessment and interviews will take place on Wednesday 19 November 2025.

Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible friendly working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in the Organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups.