Head of Health & Safety

Technical Placements; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution is seeking a Head of Health and Safety to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role involves developing and implementing health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment. The candidate will engage in policy development, accident investigations, and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. Offering a hybrid working model and six weeks paid holiday, this position is initially set for six months with the potential for a permanent contract.

Benefits

Six weeks paid holiday

Generous contributory pension

Mental Health and Wellbeing support

Healthcare plans

Performance recognition plans

Access to campus facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety management.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain health and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Lead initiatives and delivery of plans effectively.

Job description

We are proud to represent the University of Bradford, seeking Head of Health and Safety, who will work with a collaborative and dynamic team at this exciting, evolving University campus. Initial 6-month fixed term contract, potential move to permanent.

Benefits

• Six weeks paid holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata
• Generous contributory pension
• Mental Health and Wellbeing support
• Healthcare plans
• Performance recognition plans
• Access to campus facilities

Hybrid working, Monday to Friday 9.00 5.00

Responsibilities

The Head of Health and Safety at the University of Bradford will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety procedures within the organisation to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. This will include developing and implementing health and safety policies, investigating accidents, and seeking assurance of compliance with relevant legislation, particularly in regard to statutory tests and inspections. Taking an active and leading role both strategically and operationally in initiatives and delivery of plans across the University using professional Health & Safety knowledge.

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