Health and Safety Advisor

University of Lancashire; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Preston is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to support health and safety compliance and training across the University. The role requires effective communication skills and a relevant degree along with an Occupational Health and Safety qualification. Join a thriving community dedicated to transforming lives through education and support.

Benefits

Attractive annual leave entitlement

Comprehensive employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience with health and safety compliance responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of health and safety legislation in practice.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Health and Safety Advisors providing professional advice.
• Ensure high quality health and safety standards across the University.

Skills

Health and safety compliance

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject

A Level 3 Occupational Health and Safety qualification

Job description

Overview

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role

The postholder will support the Lead Health and Safety Advisors within the team to provide comprehensive and professional health and safety advice, training, instruction and information to Schools and Services across the University to ensure high quality health and safety standards are achieved.

About you

We are looking for a Health and Safety Advisor with experience of having responsibility for health and safety compliance and working knowledge of health and safety legislation with the ability to apply this in practice. You will need excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and the ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with good interpersonal skills.

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experiential learning
• A Level 3 Occupational Health and Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH certificate) is required for this role

What we can offer you

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

Diversity, safeguarding and DBS

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level. The University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.