Deputy Director (Specialist Safety)

University of Edinburgh; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Positive work environment

Diverse international community

Staff benefits package

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Grade UE09 professional for the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department. This full-time, permanent post (35 hours per week) is based at Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, with potential for flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

You will provide strategic health, safety and biosafety leadership, enable competent advice, and work with the university community to deliver effective safety services and guidance.

Job description

Grade UE09: £63,606 - £78,469per annum

Corporate Services Group: Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Open Ended: Permanent Contract

The Opportunity

Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.

Here you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of something bigger – where your work has an impact and your development matters. There are so many reasons to take your next step with us.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department is part of the Corporate Services Group and provides a range of key activities that help the University to achieve its corporate objectives. This role will lead on the provision of specialist advice for the University and provide leadership to the Heads of the Radiation Protection, Biosafety and Chemical Safety Units. The role will involve implementing the strategy to deliver competent advice and services effectively for the University community.

People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and will be based at Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh; however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

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If you would like further information on this role, please contact Suzanne Thompson, Director of Health and Safety, at [e-mail]

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 26 October 2026.

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Interview dates to be confirmed.