Senior Health & Safety Adviser - Lead Audit & Training (Hybrid)

University of Edinburgh; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Interesting work

Autonomy

Contribution to mission

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Adviser to lead a team of three, overseeing a comprehensive audit and training programme while investigating incidents. The role supports the university community with expert advice and collaboration across the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department, in a role open to hybrid working with a minimum two days on campus.

Offering a competitive salary, flexible working patterns, and a commitment to wellbeing, this position emphasizes

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small health and safety team.
• Ability to provide specialist health and safety advice.
• Willingness to work on campus regularly and support hybrid arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of three to support the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department with audits and training programs.
• Investigate accidents and incidents and provide competent specialist H&S advice.
• Support local Health and Safety Coordinators/Advisers with regular update sessions and share best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Health and safety guidance

Audit and training

Mentorship

Job description

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Adviser to lead a team of three, overseeing a comprehensive audit and training programme while investigating incidents. The role supports the university community with expert advice and collaboration across the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department, in a role open to hybrid working with a minimum two days on campus.

Offering a competitive salary, flexible working patterns, and a commitment to wellbeing, this position emphasizes