Are you a highly motivated individual, with an interest in health and safety? Do you have Health and Safety experience and are looking for a new challenge? Do you want to be part of an ambitious team in a challenging and ever changing environment? Do you have the ability to support the operational delivery of a responsive health and safety strategy for the University?  

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and non-bureaucratic individual to support the delivery of the health and safety management system as a member of a diverse team of Health and Safety Professionals.

You will report into one of the Health and Safety Managers supporting the proactive operational management of health and safety, including compliance with legislation and the University Health and Safety Policy for a specialist area. You will work in supporting the Faculty of Environment, but may also carry out some work activities in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

A flexible and supportive approach will be required, combined with experience of interpreting and applying health and safety legislation in a complex environment.  

*This post can be appointed at University of Leeds grade 6 or grade 7 depending on experience. If the successful candidate is appointed at University of Leeds grade 6 a three year personal development plan will be put in place.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact: 

Sarah Burdall, Senior Health and Safety Manager

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 8042, email: s.e.burdall@leeds.ac.uk

Location: Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service: Professional Services
School/Institute: Wellbeing, Safety & Health (inc Occ Health)
Category: Professional & Managerial
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 7
Salary: £27,511 to £40,322 p.a. pro rata
Working Time: 0.6fte
Post Type: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term (for 12 months to cover maternity leave)
Closing Date: Wednesday 25 September 2019
Downloads: Candidate Brief