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Laura Sewell

Laura Sewell

Cheshire

Summary

Experienced in health and safety compliance and facilities management, with a proven track record in building maintenance management and procurement. Demonstrates strong customer service and team leadership skills, adept at risk assessments and audits, schedule management, and decision-making. Committed to staff supervision and performance management, including facilities staff recruitment, while being first aid qualified. Aims to leverage expertise in facilities management to enhance operational efficiency and safety.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Facilities Manager

ISS UK
, Cheshire
10.2022 - Current

Oversee all aspects of building functions and the safety and functionality of all facilities.


Duties include running routine safety inspections, corresponding with contractors, planning maintenance work, maintaining records, and supervising facilities staff.


Support to Senior facilities management to ensure that the site is compliant with all HSE regulations and legal obligations, coordinating quarterly monthly site forum meetings.


Reviewing and approving RAMS, raising permits and working with the building management team.


Ensuring that all HSE risk assessments and policies are kept up to date.


Co-ordinate the evacuation procedure, liaising with building management on fire safety.


Co-ordinate an annual Planned Preventative Maintenance programme and act upon ad hoc issues that may arise.


Oversee waste management, cleaning programme and other

environmental initiatives.


Ensuring that the office environment and on-site storage facilities are always presentable and in a good working order to the standard expected.


Oversee the smooth running of the reception, covering absence as required.


Ensuring contacts and filing are maintained and updated as required, including all service contracts and records.


Financial management of site budget and chargeable works requiring client authorisation.


Monitored energy usage, implemented initiatives to reduce consumption.


Coordinated building projects, minimising disruption to ongoing operations.


Supervised renovation works to ensure timely completion without exceeding budget.


Optimised space utilisation by rearranging office layouts effectively.


Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.

Trainee APT

Hertfordshire NHS
Watford, Hertfordshire
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Assist with Post Mortem Examinations.
  • Preparation and Operation of a Mortuary.
  • Taking samples for clinical examination, transplant or research.
  • Recording samples, specimens and organs as required.
  • Reconstruction of the deceased after examination.

Office Manager

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS
, Central Bedfordshire
04.2016 - 08.2021
  • Communicating with department heads and senior management.
  • Resolved team conflicts and assisted with identified problems to maintain sense of teamwork.
  • Prepared detailed reports for senior management's strategic planning.
  • Improved office efficiency by streamlining administrative procedures.
  • Handling office supplies.
  • Providing general support to staff.
  • Coordinated team meetings for effective communication and project alignment.
  • Ensured smooth day-to-day operations with diligent oversight of office tasks.

Investigation Officer

Bedfordshire Police
, Central Bedfordshire
06.2006 - 04.2016
  • Prepared comprehensive records of findings, aiding in swift case resolution.
  • Conducted thorough investigations on reported incidents, ensuring accountability.
  • Participated in court proceedings when required, providing reliable testimony based on factual evidence collected during investigations.
  • Adapted swiftly to changing circumstances, maintaining focus under pressure for optimal results.
  • Demonstrated exceptional communication skills during interviews and interrogations for optimum information extraction.
  • Co-ordinated multi-agency responses as necessary for complex cases.
  • Secured sensitive information through adherence to strict confidentiality protocols.
  • Assessed situation dynamics effectively, determining the need for backup or additional resources quickly.

Education

IOSH Managing Safely - Health and Safety

Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Cheshire
03.2023 - 03.2023

Health and Safety, First Aid

St Johns First aid at work
Cheshire
01.2023 - 01.2026

NVQ Level 3 - Customer Service

.
Central Bedfordshire
/2020 - /2021

Microsoft Office - Computer Software

City & Guilds
Cheshire
/1999 - /1999

Skills

  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Facilities management
  • Building maintenance management
  • Procurement and contract management
  • Customer Service
  • Team Leadership
  • Risk assessments and audits
  • Schedule management
  • Decision-Making competence
  • Staff supervision
  • Performance Management
  • Facilities staff recruitment
  • First Aid Qualified
  • IOSH Managing Safely Certified
  • SIA Licensed

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

IOSH Managing Safely - Health and Safety

Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
03.2023 - 03.2023

Health and Safety, First Aid

St Johns First aid at work
01.2023 - 01.2026

Facilities Manager

ISS UK
10.2022 - Current

Trainee APT

Hertfordshire NHS
08.2021 - 10.2022

Office Manager

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS
04.2016 - 08.2021

Investigation Officer

Bedfordshire Police
06.2006 - 04.2016

NVQ Level 3 - Customer Service

.
/2020 - /2021

Microsoft Office - Computer Software

City & Guilds
/1999 - /1999
Laura Sewell