Odisee University of Applied Sciences

Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Facilities Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Permanent Salary: Competitive salary Apply by: 25/01/2026 Role Description We welcome applications from experienced health and safety leaders who are passionate about protecting people, driving positive behaviour change and embedding a proactive health, safety and wellbeing culture across a complex organisation. About the Role Cranfield University is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Director to provide strategic leadership and expert guidance across all aspects of health, safety and wellbeing. Reporting to the Director of Facilities and working closely with the University’s Executive and People and Culture colleagues, you will shape, lead and deliver the University’s strategic vision for health, safety and wellbeing. You will act as the University’s principal authority on health and safety matters, ensuring a consistent, compliant and continuously improving approach to risk management across all campuses and activities. The role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight. You will lead the Health and Safety team, advise senior leaders and governors, engage constructively with regulators, and champion a preventative, inclusive and people-focused approach that embeds health, safety and wellbeing into everyday University life. About You You will be a highly credible and experienced health and safety professional with a strong track record of operating at a senior level within a complex organisation. You will hold a NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent) and be a Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or equivalent. You will bring significant experience of developing and delivering health, safety and wellbeing strategies, leading teams, managing change and influencing behaviour across diverse stakeholder groups. You will also demonstrate: In-depth, up-to-date knowledge of health and safety legislation and its practical application Experience of operating health and safety management systems, ideally aligned to ISO 45001 Strong leadership, coaching and engagement skills, with the ability to drive cultural change Excellent communication and influencing skills, including advising executive-level committees Confidence working with regulators and external specialists in high-risk or complex environments. Experience within the higher education sector, ISO lead auditor training, and familiarity with major accident hazard environments would be advantageous. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. Facilities is a major professional service unit within the University, responsible for the effective management, development and maintenance of Cranfield’s buildings, infrastructure and land. The Health and Safety team plays a critical role in supporting staff, students and visitors by ensuring a safe, compliant and supportive working and learning environment across all University sites. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.  Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply                                     For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact John Street, Director of Facilities on E: j.street@cranfield.ac.uk or T: +44 1234 75 4732 Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5171. Closing date for receipt of applications: 25 January 2026 Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

(Fixed term for 14 months) Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. The UK Illicit Project is an NIHR funded 14-month pilot RCT of The Illicit Project-UK a school-based universal drug prevention and harm reduction intervention for older adolescents. The research follows on from an earlier feasibility study funded under the government's Innovation Fund to Reduce Demand for Illicit Substances.  It is a collaboration between Liverpool John Moores University, Stirling University, the Matilda Centre at the University of Sydney, the University of Liverpool, and Queens University, Belfast. Work includes contributing to pilot RCT of an effective Australian intervention for delivery in the UK in collaboration with young people and educational professionals; recruiting schools and liaising with school staff; and undertaking surveys and qualitative work with intervention recipients. You will have a postgraduate qualification or equivalent research experience in a relevant discipline, experience of working with young people on research trials or substance use research and a good understanding of the challenges of working in a school environment. In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated. LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata). 

About the role We are seeking proactive and dedicated Cleaning Supervisors to lead our cleaning workforce and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness across our world-class university. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering service excellence and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. Key Responsibilities Supervise all aspects of the daily cleaning operation across designated areas. Ensure cleaning services are delivered safely and in line with college and departmental standards. Help lead and motivate the cleaning team, fostering a collaborative and respectful working environment aligned with King’s values and Fit for Kings behaviours. Provide hands-on support when required, demonstrating best practice and setting clear standards for the team. Monitor performance, conduct inspections, and address any issues promptly to maintain service quality. Liaise with management and other departments to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement. Positions available are as follows: 14:00 to 22:00 Monday to Friday 18:00 to 22:00 Monday to Friday 05:00 to 16:00 4 days on 4 days Off rota (weekends included) You will be offered an indefinite contract. About You: To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria A good understanding of what is required to be an effective supervisor. Good English language communication skills, including the ability to understand and respond to instructions both written and verbal Good customer service skills with an understanding of customer expectations and how these can be met Supervisory experience. Good cleaning experience with both equipment and machinery  Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure Good teamwork skills. Confident in delivering training sessions to the team. Good understanding of safe working practices including COSHH and colour coding Desirable criteria BICs Licence to practice Cleaning related qualifications First aid Spanish speaker Good understanding of auditing and different methods of cleaning. Full details of the role and the skills and experience required, can be found in the attached job description which provided on the next page. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £30,929 - £33,903 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Job ID: 133726 Close Date: 11-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Amy Turner Contact Details: css-recruitment@kcl.ac.uk