Deputy Health and Safety Adviser
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,610 to £39,906 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | York, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | York St John University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 023-26 |
Summary
Full time permanent
Location: York
Salary: £34,610- £39,906 per annum
Introduction to YSJ university
Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.
Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.
The Team
The Health & Safety team sits within the Governance & Compliance directorate, and are responsible for creating a health and safety culture and ethos across the University. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting risks assessments, investigating accidents, carrying out audits and checks, developing policies and codes of practice, advising on best practice and compliance, and delivering training.
The Role
This is an exciting new role that will support the Health & Safety Adviser in coordinating health and safety compliance across York St John University, including leading on a range of projects. The post holder will play a key role in providing expert knowledge to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation. They will also develop and promote a positive health and safety culture through pro-active advice and guidance across the University.
Required Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have significant knowledge and experience in delivering health and safety in a complex work environment, with the ability to communicate, advise and train a vast range of stakeholders
Additional Information
For informal enquiries, please contact Matt Bellew at gov.complaince@yorksj.ac.uk .
It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage you to share your answers in your own words.
Our benefits package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.
Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees
Read the latest news, views and stories from our staff and students.
Read more about our commitment to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can.
Closing Date - Friday 06 March 2026 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Friday 27 March 2026
Location: York
Salary: £34,610- £39,906 per annum
Introduction to YSJ university
Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.
Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.
The Team
The Health & Safety team sits within the Governance & Compliance directorate, and are responsible for creating a health and safety culture and ethos across the University. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting risks assessments, investigating accidents, carrying out audits and checks, developing policies and codes of practice, advising on best practice and compliance, and delivering training.
The Role
This is an exciting new role that will support the Health & Safety Adviser in coordinating health and safety compliance across York St John University, including leading on a range of projects. The post holder will play a key role in providing expert knowledge to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation. They will also develop and promote a positive health and safety culture through pro-active advice and guidance across the University.
Required Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have significant knowledge and experience in delivering health and safety in a complex work environment, with the ability to communicate, advise and train a vast range of stakeholders
Additional Information
For informal enquiries, please contact Matt Bellew at gov.complaince@yorksj.ac.uk .
It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage you to share your answers in your own words.
Our benefits package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.
Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees
Read the latest news, views and stories from our staff and students.
Read more about our commitment to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can.
Closing Date - Friday 06 March 2026 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Friday 27 March 2026
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