Health, Safety and Fire Manager

We’re the University of East London (UEL) founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About the School / Service 

The Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW) department is dedicated to supporting and guiding our Schools and Services, with a simple goal: to keep people safe. With 1,300 staff and 44,000 students, there are always new challenges to address. Positioned within the People & Culture service, we serve all three campuses, supporting six Schools and 19 Services. We offer advice and guidance to ensure all activities are managed safely and oversee Occupational Health services to promote the health and wellbeing of our people.

To ensure full integration of Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW) into our schools and services, the Health, Safety, and Fire Manager will be part of the HSW team. This role will report to the Director of Health, Safety, and Wellbeing, with a dotted line to the Director of Estates and Facilities.

The Projects & Estates Development team handles all development activities across our large estate. With ongoing maintenance projects and various development initiatives, the team is constantly involved in exciting projects—ranging from creating larger teaching spaces and refurbishing offices to building new facilities. A prime example is the Stratford Campus Redevelopment, which will include 650 student accommodation rooms, new amenities, and a 4,912sqm academic building with lecture theatres and teaching rooms.

About the Job

As part of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department you will provide them with support and assistance, ensuring that all development activity is conducted in accordance with current legislation, including Fire Safety and CDM. You will act as a conduit of information between the estates and development team, contractors and the HSW Business Partners & HSW Champions in the schools and services. With a dotted line to the Director of Estates and Facilities you will also provide support to the Estates and Facilities Service and the wider organisation. You will be visible in both presence and support, enabling excellence in HSW and Fire Safety. You will help to drive a Zero Harm culture, assist in the implementation of the HSW Management System and to identify areas of improvement.

About You

The ideal candidate will have proven experience and success in a similar role as well as NEBOSH Diploma and NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate qualified (or equivalent). A confident and approachable demeanour, with proven ability to build, develop, and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and customers, is crucial for this role. Problem-solving and time-management skills, with the ability to work to your own initiative, are essential. 

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

You can explore our full benefits package here

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today!

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Further Details: Job Description & Person Specification