Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge provided pay range
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Base pay range
£47,389 to £59,966 (depending on experience)
About the role
This role holder is key to ensuring statutory compliance and driving a positive safety culture throughout the Estates Division and the wider University.
Specifically, the post holder will be accountable for drafting, developing, maintaining and communicating health and safety codes of practice, guidance and standards. They are also responsible for establishing processes and for monitoring and reporting on health, safety and wellbeing performance across all services and functions provided and managed by the Estates Division, which includes construction project works, building maintenance activities, accommodation services, housing operations, land management, catering, waste management and the dairy farm. The remit involves direct interfaces with Department leads, employed staff, external contractors, and service providers.
The role acts as an expert health, safety and wellbeing advisor, setting standards for monitoring health and safety performance, including that of consultants and contractors. It also involves leading and supporting safety and wellbeing projects, developing and managing systems, analysing performance, designing and delivering training/briefings, and engaging and motivating University and Estates Division staff to work without breach of statutory compliance and with attention to reduced risk.
About you
* Sound working knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
* Ability to identify risks and advise on risk solutions in compliance with legislation and standards.
* Experience of developing policy and procedures in compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
* Proven experience of undertaking and reviewing risk assessments in compliance with national and corporate standards.
* Experience of project leadership, including developing and implementing staff development and training programmes.
* Ability to interpret the requirements of legislation, guidance and standards and apply these to a large, complex, multi‑site organisation.
* Excellent communication skills; a team player with a strong customer focus.
* Ability to think flexibly, simulate and analyse information quickly and make reasoned judgements using pragmatic and effective decision making and problem solving.
* Hold a NEBOSH national diploma (or equivalent level 6 qualification) and be at least a graduate level member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (or other professional and informative organisation).
Benefits
We offer an encouraging and supportive environment, an attractive pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and many other employee benefits.
Equality and Diversity
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Application Details
Please quote reference BA47821 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email the Estates Division.
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