Health & Safety Officer

Christ Church and Pembroke College are looking to appoint a Health & Safety Officer to work across both organisations (which are next to each other).

The Health & Safety Officer will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining health and safety policies, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and providing strategic support on related issues. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safety of operations, activities, and events.  They will work closely with the Steward (Domestic Bursar) at Christ Church and Estates Manager at Pembroke to manage the health and safety and compliance functions and will be involved in strategic discussions to guide the approach to health and safety.

The successful candidate will hold two part-time contracts with both organisations, making a combined full-time role, and will provide dedicated support to both, splitting their time equally across the two. 

Hours: Part-Time with each organisation, combining to full-time hours (40hrs/week)

Why Join Us?

• Contribute directly to the safety and well-being of students, staff, and visitors.
• Engage in strategic discussions, gain experience in complex compliance functions, and broaden your expertise.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work in a dynamic, historic environment.

Role Responsibilities

The Health & Safety Officer will:

• Develop and maintain Health & Safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with current legislation.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain statutory compliance in areas such as fire safety, asbestos management, and COSHH.
• Lead risk assessments for college events, operations, and special activities.
• Coordinate fire drills, evacuation procedures, and health & safety training for staff and sports teams.
• Manage accident and incident records, identifying and communicating lessons learned.
• Support senior staff in budgeting, compliance testing, and implementing audit recommendations.

Applications

Please note: Applicants are asked to submit a covering letter along with their CV, explaining why they consider themselves suitable for the role, and the qualities and experience they can bring.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Professional qualifications in Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and maintain excellent records.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Universities UK (UUK) compliance requirements.
• Experience in higher education or residential settings.