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Are you an experienced Health & Safety expert who enjoys working in a busy and challenging role?
Do you have the ability to devise health and safety strategies across various sites within universities?
Job title: Director of Health & Safety
Location: A short walk from Holborn Underground station
Salary: £100,000 - £110,000
Contract type: 6 months fixed term contract
Hours: Full time, 37 hours
Pattern of work: Hybrid
Working for one of UK's most prestigious universities, you will report to the University's Secretary, and work closely with the Director of Health & Safety to develop and deliver the University's health and safety strategies, across all its various sites.
As senior member of the Leadership Team you will provide expert advice to the Executive Board, Senior Leadership Teams, and the Board of Governors. You will oversee the existing health and safety team and ensure it is delivering an excellent service across all the university's sites.
You will work closely with the Director of Estates to ensure a strong Health and Safety strategy is embedded across the university, including long term and short-term strategies.
In your role as Director of Health & Safety you will build and maintain strong relationships with many internal and external stakeholders including Health and Safety Executives, and Fire Authorities. You will conduct fire risk assessments and implement action plans for fire safety management across all sites whilst ensuring the advancing health and safety culture is embedded in all practices.
Ensuring the university's compliant with all statutory obligations and best practices in health and safety management is a significant aspect of your role.
Your in-depth knowledge of health and safety including fire safety makes you an attractive candidate for this role. Any experience of designing, implementing, and delivering an effective health and safety strategy within the education sector is highly advantageous.
If you are interested in applying for the position of Director of Health and Safety through TPP Recruitment please do so by sending your CV to
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
