Health, Safety and Facilities Manager – 12-month FTC (Maternity Cover)

Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap.

Given the nature of this role, the successful candidate will need to be fully studio based and we are unable to offer remote or hybrid working. We can however provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate.

WHAT’S THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Health, Safety & Facilities Manager to join us for a 12-month fixed term contract, starting in November 2025, who will lead our dedicated team in maintaining a positive, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our people. You’ll be at the heart of our studio operations, ensuring health & safety regulatory compliance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting our people through considered facilities and health & safety management.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Lead and manage all aspects of Facilities Management, from contractor oversight, KPI setting and managing, to studio improvements and event support.
• Act as the studio’s competent person for Health & Safety, including Fire Safety, RIDDOR and Electrical Responsible Person, ensuring compliance, training, and incident management where required.
• Lead delivery of hard & soft Facilities Management, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement, maintaining and enhancing facilities and their safety.
• Plan and control department budgets ensuring best value is achieved on studio consumables.
• Champion a positive health & safety culture and environmental sustainability across the studio.
• Own the FM helpdesk and deliver efficient, high-quality service to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Cambridge Science Park and external partners to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide line management and leadership to your team, ensuring effective communication, coaching and development.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Proven experience in a similar role, covering both hard and soft FM and health & safety responsibilities.
• Previous experience as a line manager of a team.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to design and implement policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and compliance reporting.
• A future-focused mindset with a passion for problem-solving and service excellence.

BONUS IF YOU HAVE

• Degree in Health & Safety and/or BIFM qualification.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation and compliance.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.

Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events.

We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.