Technical Services Health & Safety Officer

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking a proactive Health and Safety Officer to join Technical Services on campus. You will work with technical managers and academic colleagues to promote safe, compliant environments across laboratories, workshops and studios, performing inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.

The role requires strong communication, organisation and a customer-focused approach, with exposure to a range of facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a laboratory, workshop, studio, fabrication, digital, manufacturing or other technical environment.
• Experience supporting risk assessment processes and incident investigations.
• Knowledge of current UK health and safety legislation and its practical application.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain health and safety requirements clearly and effectively.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly in record keeping and compliance management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint.
• A NEBOSH General Certificate qualification.
• A degree in a STEM discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to maintain safe, compliant environments across laboratories, workshops and specialist facilities.
• Carry out inspections, risk management and incident investigations.
• Develop and deliver training and maintain records to support compliance.

Skills

Laboratory environment

Risk assessment

H&S legislation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Office 365

NEBOSH certificate

STEM degree

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

STEM degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Health and Safety Officer to join our team in Technical Services!

About our Team:

Technical Services provides on campus specialist support for learning, teaching, research and enterprise activities across Manchester Metropolitan University. Working across laboratories, workshops, studios, maker spaces, production environments and specialist facilities, our teams enable innovative teaching and research across a wide range of disciplines.

The Technical Services Health & Safety Team works in partnership with technical and academic colleagues to promote safe, compliant and well-managed working environments. Through practical face-to-face support, expert guidance and continuous improvement, the team helps ensure Technical Services activities are delivered safely, sustainably and in accordance with the University and legislative requirements.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Technical Services as a Health & Safety Officer.

Reporting to the Technical Services Health & Safety Manager, you will provide operational support in maintaining safe, compliant and well-managed technical environments across the University. Working closely with Technical Managers, Technical Officers, academic colleagues and professional services teams, you will play a key role in supporting health and safety compliance across laboratories, workshops, studios, production spaces and specialist facilities.

The role combines:

• practical health and safety support,
• inspections,
• risk management,
• incident investigation,
• training and record keeping.

You will help ensure that safety systems, documentation and compliance activities are effectively implemented, maintained and continuously improved.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the duties and responsibilities associated with this role.

About You:

We are looking for a proactive and organised individual who is passionate about health and safety and enjoys working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders in technical environments.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience working within a laboratory, workshop, studio, fabrication, digital, manufacturing or other technical environment.
• Experience supporting risk assessment processes and incident investigations.
• Knowledge of current UK health and safety legislation and its practical application.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain health and safety requirements clearly and effectively.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly in record keeping and compliance management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while providing excellent customer service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint.
• A NEBOSH General Certificate qualification.
• A degree in a STEM discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a higher education or research environment.
• Experience of fume cupboard monitoring, local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems and face velocity testing.
• Knowledge of specialist technical environments and associated hazards.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a skilled and supportive Technical Services team.
• Join a dedicated Technical Services Health & Safety Team supporting a diverse range of specialist facilities.
• Play a key role in enabling safe teaching, research and innovation activities across the University.
• Develop your health and safety expertise across laboratories, workshops, and studios.
• Access professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
• Work within a collaborative, supportive and values-led community committed to continuous improvement.
• Benefit from a comprehensive range of wellbeing initiatives, staff networks and colleague benefits.
• Access training and development opportunities to broaden your technical skills and support your career progression.
• Join a department focused on collaboration, service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and values-led university community where your contribution is valued.
• Access a range of wellbeing support initiatives, staff networks and colleague benefits.
• Work for a university committed to making a positive impact through outstanding education, research and innovation.

Further Information:

This role is campus-based and requires flexibility to work across University sites. The post holder will be required to work flexibly, with occasional evening or weekend working to support operational requirements. This role will suit someone that enjoys working face-to-face with people on campus.

To learn more about what it's like to work at Manchester Met and the full range of colleague benefits available, please see the attached Candidate Pack below.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Naomi Bates, Technical Services Health & Safety Manager, [e-mail].

Please note:
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the week commencing 14 December 2026. Candidates should ensure they are available to attend on this week.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.