Director of Health & Safety Strategy & Leadership

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Birmingham seeks an outstanding health and safety professional to lead the Health and Safety Services across the institution. This pivotal role drives strategy, governance and continuous improvement to ensure a safe, inclusive environment for students, staff and visitors.

Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, the postholder will shape the health and safety agenda, build high-performing teams and partner with executive leaders to embed a strong safety culture at one

Qualifications

• Proven track record in health and safety leadership.
• Experience in large, regulated organisations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for health, safety and occupational health across the University.
• Drive governance, risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive health and safety strategy for the institution.

Job description

The University of Birmingham seeks an outstanding health and safety professional to lead the Health and Safety Services across the institution. This pivotal role drives strategy, governance and continuous improvement to ensure a safe, inclusive environment for students, staff and visitors.

Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, the postholder will shape the health and safety agenda, build high-performing teams and partner with executive leaders to embed a strong safety culture at one