Faculty Health, Safety & Facilities Coordinator

De Montfort University; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

De Montfort University in Leicester is seeking a proactive Faculty Safety and Facilities Co-ordinator to support the faculty of Health and Life Sciences in Health & Safety regulatory compliance and event support. The role reports to the Director of Faculty Operations and works with the Facilities & Health & Safety team at Gateway House.

You will coordinate risk assessments, maintain H&S documentation, and provide guidance to staff and students on safety matters, while supporting faculty events

Qualifications

• Commitment to health and safety and delivering high-quality support.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Health and Safety qualifications, or substantial relevant experience and willingness to undertake training.
• A continuous improvement focused approach to enhance the workplace.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• An understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection.
• Willingness to learn and a commitment to professional development.
• Team player, and willingness to support open days and faculty events.
• Experience of working within higher education would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Director of Faculty Operations, Faculty Operations Manager, Facilities & Health & Safety, Technical Services Managers and Safety Coordinators in all matters of Health & Safety (H&S) regulatory compliance.
• Proactively advising and guiding staff and students on health, safety and wellbeing matters.
• Coordinating all H&S documentation, including producing risk assessments and supporting staff in the completion of forms, reports and risk assessments.
• Organising workstation assessments and key monitoring mechanisms including liaising with relevant line managers, the DMU Health & Safety department and external suppliers.
• Coordinating and maintaining all risk assessment records, monitoring pad returns and other formal documentation plus analysing records and producing reports for management consideration.
• Acting as servicing officer for the Faculty Health & Safety Committee, and any sub-committees including the chasing of actions and preparation of analytical reports and other papers.
• Preparing documentation, leaflets etc. for circulation to colleagues in relation to H&S issues; ensuring that all H&S noticeboards are up to date.
• Training in relevant aspects of health & safety and, where appropriate and permissible, to impart knowledge/training to others.

Job description

De Montfort University in Leicester is seeking a proactive Faculty Safety and Facilities Co-ordinator to support the faculty of Health and Life Sciences in Health & Safety regulatory compliance and event support. The role reports to the Director of Faculty Operations and works with the Facilities & Health & Safety team at Gateway House.

You will coordinate risk assessments, maintain H&S documentation, and provide guidance to staff and students on safety matters, while supporting faculty events