Job Description
The University of London
The University of London is one of the largest and most diverse higher education institutions in the world. With a mission to transform lives through knowledge, it delivers high quality academic programmes, brings benefits to society through its research in the humanities and social sciences, and leverages intellectual connections through public engagement.
The Role
The primary focus of the role is to provide managers and staff with specialist expertise, advice and guidance on all aspects of Health and Safety to help ensure compliance with the legal and University policy requirements.
You will provide advice on day-to-day health and safety risk management with a particular emphasis on fire safety and emergency response, and contribute toward the development, implementation and review of health and safety management systems.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with demonstrable experience of conducting health and safety inspections and the management of safety systems. Additionally, applicants will be expected to demonstrate experience of supporting managers and staff with a wide range of risk assessments.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative team player who is able to handle any resistance sensitively and constructively and work pro-actively with others to help ensure the safety of people and buildings.
For a full role profile, please refer to the job description below.
Further information
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter (by clicking ‘apply for job’ at the bottom of this page) before the closing date at midnight on 18th September 2022.
The University will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working from remotely and in the office. Typically the majority of employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings.
The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be are made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.
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