Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Coventry University; Coventry; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Senior Health and Safety Advisor, where you will champion a culture of safety and compliance across the university. In this dynamic role, you will provide expert guidance on a variety of health and safety hazards, develop standards, and conduct audits to ensure a safe environment for all. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, influence practices, and lead initiatives that protect the well-being of students and staff. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and innovative setting that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Excellent Employers Pension Contribution

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays

New Holiday Purchase Scheme

BUPA Cash Plan

50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants

CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of Retailers

New Electric Car Scheme

Cycle To work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in health and safety across various hazards.
• Qualifications in specialist health and safety areas are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive health and safety culture across the University Group.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Training Delivery

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Networking

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Graduate membership of IOSH

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Job Reference: 2668

Division, Department: CUEL Infrastructure Services (IS), IS Safety & Security

Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £39,365 up to £44,921 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.

Mode: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Coventry

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of creating better futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.

Based within CUEL, a sister company of Coventry University, Safety and Security is a multi‐disciplinary team that provides expertise in Health and Safety, Information Security, Physical Security (Protection Services), and operational Business Continuity to protect the Group’s people, operations, and property. We have an opportunity for a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join the team and provide expert advice and guidance on health and safety principles, systems, and processes.

The Role

As a Senior Health & Safety Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in promoting a positive health and safety culture across the University Group. You will provide professional, solutions-focused advice on a wide range of health and safety hazards, including machinery, lasers, radiation, biological and chemical safety, events, and more.

Your responsibilities will include developing health and safety standards, conducting audits and inspections, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. You will also support the implementation of health and safety strategies, manage risk assessments, and lead on specialist areas of knowledge.

Person Specification:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and Graduate membership of IOSH are essential.
• Demonstrable experience as a health and safety professional working across a range of health and safety hazards relevant to a university environment.
• Experience of delivering display screen equipment and home working assessments, developing and reviewing risk assessments and systems of work, and delivering and managing training is essential.
• Qualifications in specialist areas of health and safety (e.g., lasers, construction, biological safety, radiation) and experience in the FE/HE/Research sectors are advantageous.

You will have excellent networking, computer literacy, and presentation skills, and the ability to organise workload, prioritise effectively, and work accurately under pressure. Proven written and oral communication skills and the ability to articulate information and influence others are essential.

You will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, deal with people pleasantly and professionally, and influence people at all levels. A solutions focused approach, with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to operate with a high degree of discretion, impartiality and confidentiality are essential.

You will have a flexible outlook, enabling support for new initiatives and approaches. The role is primarily based in Coventry, but travel to our other UK sites will be necessary occasionally. You will have a strong commitment to maintaining and developing knowledge and skills as a health and safety practitioner.

The Benefits

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing date: Sunday 20^th April