Safety and Compliance Manager

University of West London; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UK is seeking a Health and Safety professional to ensure compliance across its schools and services. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge in laboratory safety regulations, strong skills in report production, and effective communication ability. This role offers a supportive environment aimed at fostering inclusivity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of regulatory requirements, especially in a laboratory environment.
• Experience in producing reports and analysis of data.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure general Health and Safety compliance across all schools and departments.
• Support the Head of Health and Safety.
• Provide assistance to external-facing work of the Property Services Department.

Skills

Health and Safety compliance

COSHH knowledge

Risk Assessment

Effective communication

Job description

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025.

We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

*University status awarded in or after 1992

The Department

The Safety Office sits within Property Services with a reporting line into the University Secretary, Board Member responsible for Health and Safety. Governing Health and Safety across the University it works closely with all Schools and Service Departments to provide a safe and compliant working and studying environment for staff, students and visitors.

The Role

Reporting into and supporting the Head of Health and Safety, ensuring general Health and Safety compliance including the operational estate across all schools and central services departments and providing support to the external-facing work of the Property Services Department with the schools and central services departments.

The Person

You will need to have expert Health and Safety knowledge of regulatory requirements, more specifically in a laboratory environment, including, but not limited to extensive knowledge of COSHH (Biological and Chemical) and specialist area Risk Assessment.

You will have experience of producing reports, spreadsheets and other protocols and analysis of data to produce those documents and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations. You will need to be able to apply your skills and knowledge pragmatically and effectively whilst being diplomatic but firm.

How to Apply

To apply click on 'Apply Online' and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0

Please email [e-mail] if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing Monday, 1 September 2025.

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBTQIA+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment).

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.