- Worcester, Worcestershire
- Contract
- £17 to £20 /Hr
- Standard
- Expires In a month
Join Our Team as a Water Hygiene Manager
Are you an experienced and passionate water hygiene professional ready to make a difference across a dynamic and diverse estate? Worcestershire County Council is looking for a Water Hygiene Manager to lead and manage water safety compliance across its portfolio of corporate and educational properties.
About the Role
As the Water Hygiene Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing water hygiene standards, ensuring compliance with ACoP L8, HSG 274, and other statutory water safety regulations. You will take ownership of water hygiene strategy, contractor performance, risk assessment, and training initiatives across the council's properties.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the lead on all water hygiene matters across schools and council buildings.
Oversee and ensure compliance with Legionella control and national water safety regulations.
Develop, implement, and maintain proactive water hygiene strategies, including audits and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.
Manage third-party contractors, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within statutory requirements.
- Provide strategic oversight and direction on all water-related compliance issues.#####/>
Maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with facilities teams, health & safety personnel, and external consultants#####>
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Strong project management, contractor oversight, and auditin#####pabilities.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ab#####y to influe#####at all levels.
Experience within a educatio#####estate is highly desirable.
Training and continued professional development opportunities
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Relevant water hygiene or environmental health qualification (e.g., City & Guilds in Legionella Risk Assessment) preferred.
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#####class="" data-start="2912" data-end="2944">Working Hours & Benefits
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Flexible working arr#####ments
Opportunity to lead a cri#####l function within a supportive and forward-thinking council
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