Health & Safety Advisor (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £49,563 to £57,120 per year |
| Additional salary information: | inclusive of London Allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 January 2026 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | London Metropolitan University |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 467 |
Summary
ABOUT US
Transforming lives through excellent education
London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education.
Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world.
ABOUT THE POST
London Metropolitan University is seeking to recruit a Health & Safety Advisor (Maternity Cover) to support the delivery of health and safety services provided by the Health and Safety Team until mid-March 2027.
As part of the Health and Safety Team, you will ensure the University discharges its legal obligations in relation to the University’s health and safety management system and statutory compliance requirements.
In addition, you will provide health and safety advice across all areas of the University, ensuring duties are met in maintaining a safe workplace, safe learners and safe persons. A key element of the role will be supporting the effective management of health and safety risks associated with the University’s expanding portfolio of construction projects.
The role requires an individual with strong influencing skills and a customer-focused approach. A relevant professional background in the health and safety industry, supported by an appropriate qualification, is expected.
Please note that this is a fixed-term maternity cover position.
To arrange a confidential briefing discussion to learn more before making your application, please contact Deputy Head of Health and Safety Gavin Clarke at: g.clarke@londonmet.ac.uk
Interviews are due to take place week commencing 12 January 2026
HOW TO APPLY
To make your application:
Please complete the online application in full, making sure you address the person specification criteria in your supporting statement as this will enable us to make an informed shortlisting decision.
All applicants are additionally asked to submit an equality and diversity statement of up to one page, articulating how you will contribute to making our University more inclusive and what they have previously done to advance equality.
If you wish to attach any additional documents such as a CV you may do so (please follow the instructions). Please note that we do not accept a CV on its own as a job application.
If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: recruitment@londonmet.ac.uk quoting the job reference number.
Transforming lives through excellent education
London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education.
Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world.
ABOUT THE POST
London Metropolitan University is seeking to recruit a Health & Safety Advisor (Maternity Cover) to support the delivery of health and safety services provided by the Health and Safety Team until mid-March 2027.
As part of the Health and Safety Team, you will ensure the University discharges its legal obligations in relation to the University’s health and safety management system and statutory compliance requirements.
In addition, you will provide health and safety advice across all areas of the University, ensuring duties are met in maintaining a safe workplace, safe learners and safe persons. A key element of the role will be supporting the effective management of health and safety risks associated with the University’s expanding portfolio of construction projects.
The role requires an individual with strong influencing skills and a customer-focused approach. A relevant professional background in the health and safety industry, supported by an appropriate qualification, is expected.
Please note that this is a fixed-term maternity cover position.
To arrange a confidential briefing discussion to learn more before making your application, please contact Deputy Head of Health and Safety Gavin Clarke at: g.clarke@londonmet.ac.uk
Interviews are due to take place week commencing 12 January 2026
HOW TO APPLY
To make your application:
Please complete the online application in full, making sure you address the person specification criteria in your supporting statement as this will enable us to make an informed shortlisting decision.
All applicants are additionally asked to submit an equality and diversity statement of up to one page, articulating how you will contribute to making our University more inclusive and what they have previously done to advance equality.
If you wish to attach any additional documents such as a CV you may do so (please follow the instructions). Please note that we do not accept a CV on its own as a job application.
If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: recruitment@londonmet.ac.uk quoting the job reference number.
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