Head of Health and Safety

University of Chester; Exton; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Head of Health & Safety to provide strategic leadership and guidance on health and safety matters. The role requires excellent communication skills and experience in health and safety management. The institution offers a hybrid working pattern and generous annual leave. Interested candidates should apply via the provided email.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Attractive pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experienced in health and safety management.
• Proficient in developing health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to promote a culture of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Department of Health and Safety.
• Provide health and safety management advice across the University.
• Line manage staff within the Health & Safety Department.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

The Head of Health & Safety, Legal & Compliance Services – Permanent, Full Time – £51,753 - £56,535 per annum.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to provide strategic leadership and expert guidance on health and safety matters across the University. Utilising recognised health and safety quality frameworks, the Head of Health and Safety will monitor and coordinate the management of an effective and compliant health and safety function within the University. This role, based within Legal & Compliance Services, is focused on ensuring the University’s compliance with health and safety legislation while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The role will review and develop appropriate strategies, policies, procedures and staff training and development, ensuring a progressive health and safety culture is promoted and maintained.

Responsibilities

• provide effective leadership and management of the Department of Health and Safety and its team.
• provide pro-active health and safety management advice to all Faculties and Departments of the University in order to ensure their and the University’s compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and best practice guidance from within the profession and industry.
• This is a strategic post supported by the University Council and Senior Management Team. The role holder will line manage staff within the Health & Safety Department. The role holder will ensure value for money in all activities in accordance with the University’s financial regulations.

The post requires that you will have excellent relationship building and communication skills to engage positively with staff, students, contractors and visitors. You will also be able to communicate to colleagues clearly. Attention to detail and accurate, meticulous record keeping is important.

Location and benefits

The University offers a generous annual leave package and attractive pension schemes. The Team operates a hybrid working pattern with some home working encouraged as well as attendance at an office base within the site at Exton Park, Chester.

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.

For an informal discussion regarding this post please, contact Laura Gittins, General Counsel and University Secretary, [e-mail].

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