Assistant Director and Head of Health, Safety and Resilience

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic experienced professional to lead our Health, Safety and Resilience team.

The Health, Safety and Resilience team has the responsibility for maintaining the University safety management system and providing expert advice and assistance to support each School/Support Service in the implementation of the University and their own local health and safety arrangements.

The Assistant Director and Head of Health, Safety and Resilience will provide effective leadership in the development and implementation of the University’s strategic approach to health, safety and wellbeing across the full range of institutional activities.

In particular, the Assistant Director and Head of Health, Safety and Resilience will play a key role in developing and implementing appropriate safety policies and procedures to ensure that the University continues to operate in a safe manner, in line with legislative requirements and recognised good practice guidelines and will work in partnership with colleagues in promoting a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture for our staff and students.

The Assistant Director and Head of Health, Safety and Resilience will provide effective leadership, guidance and mentoring support to colleagues in the promotion of both health and safety and resilience initiatives.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 8, £57,696 - £64,914 per annum, and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Debbie Dyker, Director of People and Director of Academic Services and Online Education: d.j.dyker@abdn.ac.uk

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: HSR012A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 20^th October 2024

The Directorate of People embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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