Health & Safety Adviser (Maternity Cover) - UOD2099

University of Dundee; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university in Dundee is seeking a Health & Safety Adviser to join its School Senior Professional Services Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading health and safety policies, conducting audits, and managing risk registers to ensure a safe environment for staff and students. This role requires attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications. The position offers a chance to contribute to one of the UK's leading universities recognized for its research and educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be working towards a NEBOSH Diploma.
• Must have membership with IOSH or a similar organization.
• Must have experience using Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Implement University Health & Safety policy.
• Update the School's Health and Safety policy and risk register.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits.

Skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Meticulous attention to detail

Experience using Microsoft 365

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Membership of IOSH

Job description

Overview

The Health & Safety Adviser is a vital role as part of the School Senior Professional Services Team with responsibility for advising School management on the effective management of Health & Safety by: writing specific plans and procedures; effectively communicating Health & Safety requirements and responsibilities to staff and students so that they are aware of their duties; monitoring performance; and making prioritised recommendations to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Effectively implement University Health & Safety policy. Lead on the updating of the School\'s health and safety policy, statement, organisation and arrangements with the Dean and School Manager and submit to the School Health and Safety Committee for approval.
• Review and update the School\'s Health and Safety risk register, develop risk profiles for any top tier risks, and bring any updates to the Health & Safety Committee.
• Lead on undertaking safety inspections and audits, using the University audit and inspection systems and liaising with local management. Report results to the School Health and Safety Committee.
• Lead on workplace inspections of all areas within the School and provide recommendations where improvements could be made.
• Act as Chair and provide updates and reports to the School Health & Safety Committee.
• Provide reports, updates, and advice in relation to operational and research activities as necessary.

Who we\'re looking for

• Hold, or be willing to work toward, a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Membership of IOSH (or similar organisation).
• Knowledge and understanding of best practice in approaches to Health & Safety and appreciation of Health & Safety legislation.
• Meticulous attention to detail, producing work of consistently high standard, and the ability to generate wellwritten documentation, communicating often complex and specialist information.
• Experience of using Microsoft 365 including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook and Office and the ability to present information and data in a clear and concise manner.

About us

We are one of the UK\'s leading universities - internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Conveniently located on the banks of River Tay, our main city-centre campus is at the heart of Dundee - an up-and-coming, friendly, compact and affordable city with a rich heritage in design and technology. We also have campuses at Ninewells Hospital and in Kirkcaldy which are easily accessible via local transport links.

Contact

For further information about this position please contact Rebecca Leiper, School Manager ([e-mail])