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Job Title: Temporary Interim Health & Safety Manager
Department: Human Resources
Location: On-Site
Reporting to: Director of Human Resources
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager on a 3-month interim basis. This is a pivotal role responsible for managing the Health & Safety function, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and promoting a strong culture of safety and wellbeing across the institution.
You will lead the development and maintenance of health and safety standards, advise on legislative compliance, and deliver best practice in line with sector and professional standards. Key responsibilities include policy development, audits, risk assessments, investigations, and delivering engaging health and safety training.
Key Responsibilities
Advise on all health and safety matters, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and sector standards.
Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety management systems aligned with ISO 45001 principles.
Review and develop policies, procedures, and KPIs for the Health & Safety function.
Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments across the University.
Lead accident and incident investigations and report under RIDDOR where required.
Prepare and present Health & Safety reports, including statistical analysis, to senior committees.
Design and deliver health and safety training, including staff inductions.
Coordinate First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders on campus.
Collaborate with HR and other stakeholders on wellbeing initiatives and interventions.
What We’re Looking For
Chartered IOSH membership (or equivalent).
NEBOSH National General Certificate (minimum).
Proven experience managing health and safety in the workplace; higher education experience is desirable.
Strong knowledge of UK legislation and ability to influence a positive safety culture.
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