Health & Safety Adviser

About the vacancy

:

We have an exciting opportunity for

two Health & Safety Advisers to join our multidisciplinary Health and Safety Te am at the UWE Bristol. We provide professional advice, support and guidance across the whole of the University on a wide array of relevant legislation.

One role is to work closely with our Academic Colleges and the other supporting our

Student Journey Directorate

Services.

Candidates

are welcome to apply for both roles and can note this within the application process.
In this role you will work as a business partner to the Universitys Student

Journey Directorate

Team.
Student Journey Directorate works in collaboration with the University's colleges and other professional services departments to provide a comprehensive range of support, guidance and specialist services to all students.
The role will also take the lead in working to continually improve the University health and safety management system. This will include reviewing, developing and practically implementing policys and guidance and maintain a comprehensive annual organisational wide audit and training programme.
We are looking for someone who has practical experience in developing, improving and maintaining health and safety management systems in a large and complex organisation across a diverse range of health and safety risks. You will also work collaboratively with the rest of the Health and Safety Team as part of our day to day work. UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is important for our success and the delivery of an outstanding health and safety service this role is front facing and campus based.
Are you,
a proactive professional health & safety adviser
able to work and advise across a diverse range of risk topics
experienced at working in a large complex organisation
enthusiastic and able to engage and influence at all levels
skilled with core health & safety competencies of auditing, training, developing and implementing policys
able to demonstrate your commitment to continual development
holder of NEBOSH Diploma or similar and Certified (CertIOSH)
able to develop and deliver innovative improvements to health and safety management systems
someone who enjoys collaborative team working and can lead by example as a business partner
good at analysing and interpreting data, drafting complex reports and have excellent IT skills
Please refer to the job description for the full details of essential criteria and key competencies for the role.
Important information.
Interviews will be notified at a later date
Ensure you capture in detail how you meet the job criteria within your application
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa
This post is not available on a job share basis
All enquiring recruitment agencies will be referred to UWE Bristols internal recruitment processes.
Where is this role based?
This post is based at our lively

Frenchay

campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.
Given the nature of this role there will also be requirement to work at other UWE Bristol campus locations. The details of these are:
Our

Glenside

Campus which is set within beautiful grounds in Stapleton, just three miles north east of Bristol City Centre.
Our

City Campus

in Bristol city centre which comprises of Bower Ashton Studios, Arnolfini, Spike Island and Watershed and is home toUWE Bristol'screative and cultural subjects.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in

Bristol

, one of the UKs most exciting and forward-thinking cities,

we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.
We offer a wide range of

employee benefits

including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a

truly diverse university community

.
We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, were always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where youll thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from

Black, Asian or racially minoritised

candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
Further information
This is a full-time, permanent post working 37 hours per week.
Job Share:

This post is not available on a job share basis
The Universitys normal practice is that new appointments will be made at the starting point of the grade.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.
Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview. Please refer to the

Home Office Right to Work Checklist

which provides details of which documents are acceptable.
Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

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