Safety Inspection Officer

St Mary's University; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary's University is seeking a Safety Inspections Officer to help keep campuses safe and compliant. This role is part-time (3 days a week) and focuses on planned safety inspections, fire door checks, and ensuring buildings meet legal and university safety standards.

You will record findings, report issues, and work with Estates & Facilities to implement corrective actions. The role requires attention to detail, independence, and good communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out health and safety inspections or similar checks.
• Knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and best practices.
• Strong record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Willing to complete accredited training during induction.
• Experience in higher education or facilities management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned safety inspections across teaching areas, halls of residence, sports facilities, and communal spaces.
• Identify hazards, defects, or maintenance issues and report them.
• Record inspection findings using a handheld device or digital system.
• Complete routine checks on fire extinguishers, evacuation chairs, and other safety equipment.
• Work with Estates & Facilities colleagues, contractors, and the Health & Safety Officer.
• Support fire drills, safety training sessions, and awareness campaigns.
• Assist with other duties as required by the University.

Skills

Health and safety inspections

Record keeping

Fire safety awareness

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Independent workload management

Education

Fire door inspection qualification

Tools

Handheld device

Digital system

Job description

The Safety Inspection Officer helps make sure St Mary's University remains a safe and compliant place to work, study, and visit. Working 3 days a week, you will carry out planned safety inspections, identify issues that need attention, and help ensure buildings and facilities meet legal and University safety standards. A key part of the role will be carrying out routine fire door inspections and checks on other fire safety equipment across campus.

Safety Inspections

• Carry out regular safety inspections across teaching areas, halls of residence, sports facilities, and communal spaces.
• Identify hazards, defects, or maintenance issues and report them for action.
• Record inspection findings using a handheld device or digital system.
• Complete routine checks on fire extinguishers, evacuation chairs, refuge communication points, and other safety equipment.

Compliance and Record Keeping

• Keep inspection records accurate and up to date.
• Review findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Follow up on outstanding issues to help ensure they are resolved.

Working with Others

• Work closely with Estates & Facilities colleagues, contractors, and the Health & Safety Officer.
• Report directly to the Maintenance Manager.
• Support fire drills, safety training sessions, and awareness campaigns across campus.
• Assist with other reasonable duties as required by the University.

Requirements

• Has experience carrying out health and safety inspections or similar checks.
• May have knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and good practice.
• Has good record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Holds a fire door inspection qualification, or is willing to complete accredited training during induction.
• Ideally has experience in higher education, facilities management, or a similar environment.
• Communicates confidently with a wide range of people.
• Has a keen eye for detail and takes pride in producing accurate work.
• Can organise their workload and work independently.
• Works well as part of a team and builds positive working relationships.
• Is self-motivated and able to work towards agreed targets.