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As part of Places for People Group, Derwent FM are experts in providing facilities management solutions for university campus buildings and student accommodation. Our service is focused on our partnership approach with our clients and the student experience. 

More about the team 

The Health, Safety & Environmental Team are a key component of Places for People Commercial Businesses. This is an exciting time to join a growing group of businesses.   

More about your role  

Reporting to the Health, Safety and Environment Manager, we are looking to recruit a Sustainability & Safeguarding Lead on a permanent basis.  

Representing three of our Business Areas - DFM, Touchstone and RMG, you will play a key role in ensuring a consistent, commercially aligned approach to sustainability, compliance and audit management across all business areas. 

Key responsibilities 

ISO Management Systems: 

Conduct internal ISO5001 energy audits for Touchstone and DFM, and ISO14001 environmental audits across all commercial businesses. You will act as the lead for all external audits and ensure ongoing ISO accreditation compliance, including managing audit actions across the business.  

Sustainability Reporting & Carbon Reduction: 

Assess climate related risks and lead on identifying energy saving initiatives in support of our carbon reduction plan.  Collate and analyse data to meet internal and external reporting requirements. 

Safeguarding Lead: 

Serve as the business lead for Safeguarding, ensuring policies and procedures are clearly communicated to colleagues and robust checks are in place to ensure these are complied with. 

Please note that this is a national role requiring regular travel to our sites across the UK. Your designated office location will be confirmed based on your geographical area and business needs. 

At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a basic DBS check is mandatory for this position.   

More about you  

The successful candidate will hold a recognised qualification in Energy Management or Environmental Management or closely related sustainability discipline.

Experience & Skills 

• Trained and experienced ISO14001 and ISO50001 auditor, with a strong understanding of environmental and energy management systems. 
• Proven track record of developing, implementing, and delivering sustainability initiatives that drive measurable outcomes.
• Solid understanding of the property and facilities management sector, including awareness of current and emerging developments in legislation, best practice, technology, and innovation. 

The benefits 

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.  

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include: 

• Excellent holiday pay and sick pay 
• Pension with matched contributions 
• Training 
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. 

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls 

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.