Salary
£34,866 - £39,105 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full-Time
Job category/type
Permanent - Full-Time
Job reference
REC00002280
The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.
Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.
Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.
The Role:
The Corporate Health & Safety Team is responsible for planning and managing the university's health and safety activities and risk management. The team facilitates safe, efficient, and effective health, safety, and compliance management. They are the subject matter experts for all health and safety matters, provide advice and guidance to the Senior Leadership team and employees, and offer training to the university community.
As a valued member of the University’s Corporate Health and Safety Team, you will support developing and implementing strategic and operational frameworks to promote a positive health and safety culture and good practices in risk management, employee safety, student safety, safety improvement, and building compliance. You will provide competent advice to faculties and support services on risk management, employee and student safety, health, and compliance, ensuring that suitable health and safety systems and processes are established throughout the organisation.
You will work collaboratively to improve health, safety, and compliance and contribute to successfully managing and delivering the team's key functions, ensuring effective communication with key stakeholders, faculties, and services. As part of your role, you will ensure the university meets its statutory health and safety legal obligations and provide competent advice and support as required under Regulation 7 of The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations.
You may also be required to support other health, safety and compliance activities as needed.
Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.
For an informal discussion or further information about this role please contact Charlotte Downs, Health Safety and Compliance Manager, via email:
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:
- Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
- Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
- Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
- Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Staff wellbeing programmes.
- Long service milestones, and recognition awards which may be awarded to staff for exceptional performance.
- Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
- Discounted learning.
- Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
- The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits.
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement:
We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
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