Health And Safety Advisor
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,805 to £36,130 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0046-25R |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy, hardworking and friendly Health and Safety Unit. As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will work with colleagues within the Estates and Capital Development (ECD) department to provide professional advice and assistance to ensure legal compliance and to incorporate best practice into all aspects of departments operations.
You will support the Director of Health, Safety and Business Continuity, and the Health and Safety Business Partners to deliver the objectives in the University’s Health and Safety Strategy and drive the continuous improvement of Health and Safety Management throughout ECD. You will work closely with the Health and Safety Business Partner for ECD to deliver a high-quality pragmatic safety service.
The Health and Safety Unit provides a professional service to the University covering policy development, risk management, specialist advice, training, auditing and legal compliance. We make a valid contribution to the strategic direction of Aston University and are dedicated to reducing accidents and improving standards of health and safety. We provide tailored, comprehensive advice to managers, high quality training and manage the implementation of regulatory requirements.
What we offer:
- Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
- Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
- Great family-friendly policies.
- On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
The salary offered is below the standard threshold for a Skilled Worker visa. However, Aston University may still be able to sponsor the successful candidate if any of the following apply:
- You are under 26 years old
- You have a relevant PhD
- You currently hold a Student or Graduate visa issued in the last 2 years
- You already hold a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa issued before 4 April 2024
To discuss your eligibility, please contact hr_immigration@aston.ac.uk.
You will support the Director of Health, Safety and Business Continuity, and the Health and Safety Business Partners to deliver the objectives in the University’s Health and Safety Strategy and drive the continuous improvement of Health and Safety Management throughout ECD. You will work closely with the Health and Safety Business Partner for ECD to deliver a high-quality pragmatic safety service.
The Health and Safety Unit provides a professional service to the University covering policy development, risk management, specialist advice, training, auditing and legal compliance. We make a valid contribution to the strategic direction of Aston University and are dedicated to reducing accidents and improving standards of health and safety. We provide tailored, comprehensive advice to managers, high quality training and manage the implementation of regulatory requirements.
What we offer:
- Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
- Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
- Great family-friendly policies.
- On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
The salary offered is below the standard threshold for a Skilled Worker visa. However, Aston University may still be able to sponsor the successful candidate if any of the following apply:
- You are under 26 years old
- You have a relevant PhD
- You currently hold a Student or Graduate visa issued in the last 2 years
- You already hold a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa issued before 4 April 2024
To discuss your eligibility, please contact hr_immigration@aston.ac.uk.
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