Head of Health & Safety

The University of Bradford is seeking a Head of Health & Safety to work with a collaborative and dynamic team on our campus. The initial contract is 6 months, with a potential transition to permanent.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Write and update health and safety policies, investigate accidents, and secure compliance with legislation, statutory tests and inspections.
• Lead strategic and operational initiatives across the University using professional Health & Safety knowledge.
• Provide clear, pragmatic, accurate, timely and decisive guidance to the management team on health and safety matters.
• Promote a culture of best practice, influencing and driving improvement actions and ensuring compliance with legislation and University policies.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent NVQ level 6.
• Degree level qualification in an appropriate safety related subject or equivalent experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH) with at least Certified Member (CertIOSH) level.
• High level of experience in a multi‑faceted organisation.
• Broad and extensive knowledge and experience in a health and safety leadership role.
• Experience leading a Health & Safety Team.
• Strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills, able to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Self‑motivated, able to plan and organise workload and manage conflicting deadlines without supervision.
• Ability to contribute advice and solutions to support resolution of complex HSW problems and issues.

Desirable

• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent, and/or experience in a fire safety role.
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (formerly PTLLS).
• Experience working in a higher education environment.

Benefits

• Six weeks paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
• Generous contributory pension.
• Mental Health and Wellbeing support.
• Healthcare plans.
• Performance recognition plans.
• Access to campus facilities.
• Hybrid working, Monday to Friday 9:00 – 17:00.

Bradford University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace; all applications will be considered. All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service application. Bradford University follows the DBS Code of Practice.

For a full job description and to learn more about the role, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements Ltd.