Health, Safety & Wellbeing, Programmes & Project Section Lead

Ulster University; Belfast; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university seeks a Health, Safety & Wellbeing, Programmes & Project Section Lead to oversee health and safety initiatives. The role involves strategic leadership, project coordination, and enhancing wellbeing across campuses. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and significant project management experience. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or Risk Management.
• Chartered Membership of IOSH or working towards it.
• Significant experience managing HSW projects in multi-site organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for health, safety, and wellbeing projects.
• Foster a strong safety culture within the University.
• Evaluate initiatives for measurable improvements in safety.

Skills

Project management

Health and safety legislation knowledge

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Health, Safety & Wellbeing, Programmes & Project Section Lead

Department: Health, Safety & Wellbeing – Employee Experience

Campus: Choice of Belfast, Coleraine or Derry~Londonderry

Salary: £48,822 - £58,260 per annum

Closing Date: 21 October 2025

Reference Number: 038386

The Role

We are pleased to announce that exciting new opportunities have arisen within our Health, Safety & Wellbeing Section. This is a fantastic chance to join a dynamic team committed to promoting a safe and healthy working environment across the University.

The Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Programmes & Project Section Lead will provide strategic leadership, coordination, and delivery oversight of major health, safety, and wellbeing projects and programmes across the university. They will be responsible for leading a portfolio of initiatives designed to support legal compliance, foster a strong safety culture, and enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of students, staff, and contractors.

About You

The postholder will be required to be:

• A degree or equivalent level qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, or a closely related discipline e.g. NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Chartered Membership of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) or Member of IIRSM (International Institute of Risk & Safety Management).
• OR
• Registered for Chartered Membership of IOSH or Member working towards Fellowship of IIRSM by examination and experience and a demonstrable commitment to achieving this within the next year.
• Significant experience managing and delivering health, safety, and wellbeing (HSW) projects or programmes in a complex, multi-site organisation, with a proven track record of successfully planning, delivering, and evaluating initiatives that led to measurable improvements in safety or wellbeing outcomes.

Please find our employee benefits listed on our website.

Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education, read more on our website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.