Lead Health & Safety Advisor

When you work for the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

This role, as part of the established Health and Safety Team, is to provide comprehensive professional Health and Safety advice, training, instruction and information, particularly related to estates, construction and fire safety and to assist managers across the University in maintaining high quality Health and Safety standards in support of the University business and statutory requirements. This role also line manages a small team of 3 other Health and Safety professionals.

About you:

You will be an experienced Health and Safety professional who has worked in a large organisation with experience of working within Estates, Construction and Fire Safety subject areas. You must hold a degree in a related subject and as a minimum, you must be in possession of a Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety qualification such as a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent and ideally be a current Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), although we will consider individuals are working towards Chartership. Working with an established Health and Safety Team, you will be required to support and mentor your small number of reportees but also to support and mentor members of the wider team. As a Lead Advisor, you will be interacting with colleagues from across the University at all levels and therefore you should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. These skills will be put into practice when carrying out audits and investigations and while delivering training to groups of various sizes.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

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