Departmental Safety Officer

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic department is seeking a dedicated Departmental Safety Officer to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This role involves a proactive approach to managing safety across multiple sites, supporting a diverse range of engineering activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in science or engineering, along with recognized safety qualifications. Join a vibrant team committed to promoting safety in a dynamic academic environment, where your expertise will play a crucial role in safeguarding staff and students alike. If you are passionate about health and safety and eager to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in health & safety across multiple sites is essential.
• Membership in a recognized safety organization is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation across various sites.
• Implement good practices and stay updated with safety legislation.

Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Proactive Approach

Legislation Knowledge

Occupational Safety Membership

Education

NVQ Level 4 or Higher

NEBOSH Diploma

Tools

Safety Management Systems

Risk Assessment Tools

Job description

University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

14a72acdcac1

Job Views:

7

Posted:

02.04.2025

Expiry Date:

17.05.2025

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Health & Safety Officer who could contribute to a growing and vibrant academic department? We are seeking a full-time Departmental Safety Officer to join the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford).

A proactive approach will be required to ensure compliance with health & safety legislation across multiple sites with approximately 1200 staff and graduate students, engaged in a diverse range of activities spanning biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electronic and mechanical engineering and associated support services. You will implement good practice as well as keeping up to date with health and safety legislation and university policy.

You should be a member of a recognized occupational safety and health organization (e.g. MIOSH) or hold similar recognized accreditation, or equivalent relevant experience at an appropriate level in the workplace. You should be educated to NVQ level 4 or higher (e.g. HND, degree) in a relevant subject (e.g. science, engineering). You should hold a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification. Specific experience and expertise in a number of safety areas from among: mechanical systems, PUWER, high pressure gases and systems, DSEAR, cryogenics, radiation protection, battery systems, fire safety, nano technology, workshops is essential.

Only applications received before midday on the 3rd April 2024 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.