Health and Safety Adviser - UOD1542
| Posting date: | 30 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £36,024 to £44,263 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2024 |
| Location: | Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN |
| Company: | University of Dundee |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4240_1715758079 |
Summary
The Health & Safety Advisor is a vital role as part of the School Senior Professional Services Team with responsibility for advising School management on the effective management of Health & Safety by:
- writing specific plans and procedures;
- effectively communicating Health & Safety requirements and responsibilities to staff and students so that they are aware of their duties;
- monitoring performance; and making prioritised recommendations to improve performance.
Your priorities will include:
- Effectively implement University Health & Safety policy. Lead on the updating of the School health and safety policy, statement, organisation and arrangements with the Dean and School Manager and submit to the School Health and Safety Committee for approval.
- Champion a positive culture amongst staff and students where health and safety is embedded in activity across the school promoting health, safety and wellbeing through school forums such as school board.
- Review and update the School health and safety risk register, develop risk profiles for any top tier risks, and bring any updates to the Health and Safety Committee.
- Responsible for the effective communication of the latest Health and Safety advice, information, and guidance to staff and students including development of content and keeping pages up to date on the Schools Health and Safety SharePoint and My Dundee pages.
Who we're looking for:
- Hold, or be willing to work toward, a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
- Membership of IOSH (or similar organisation)
- Knowledge and understanding of best practice in approaches to Health & Safety and appreciation of Health & Safety legislation
- Excellent liaison skills, with the ability to manage complex relationships with a wide range of individuals (including senior staff) within the University and externally
- Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills both oral and written.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including evidence of team working and the ability to be proactive in responding to the needs of staff and students.
We are one of the UK's leading universities, internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Our purpose is to transform lives, locally and globally, which we do as a community of staff (Professional Services and academic Schools), students and alumni. Professional Services directorates are key to delivering the University strategy and driving change across the University.
To discuss the role further contact Rebecca Leiper, School Manager - r.f.leiper@dundee.ac.uk
The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.