Senior Departmental Technical Manager and Safety Officer - 0297-26

Senior Departmental Technical Manager and Safety Officer Lancaster Environment Centre
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £48,822 to £56,535 full time, indefinite
Closing Date: Tuesday 14 July 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 0297-26

Job Overview

Lancaster University is seeking an exceptional and motivated individual to join the Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) as a Senior Departmental Technical Manager and Health & Safety Officer. This is a unique opportunity to lead the technical and safety strategy of a large, complex academic department. You will provide strategic leadership to LEC’s technical team, ensuring the availability of high-quality technical expertise for world‑class teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical staff, supporting development and performance
• Oversee technical resources and facilities to meet teaching and research needs
• Provide expert health and safety advice and promote a positive safety culture
• Lead the development of robust safety systems, including emergency planning, audits, inspections, and incident investigation
• Develop and monitor safe systems of work, including for off‑site activities
• Contribute to strategic planning as a member of the LEC Leadership Group

About You

We are looking for a proactive, organised, and collaborative leader with strong communication and influencing skills and a robust technical and safety background.

Qualifications

• Degree‑level (or equivalent) knowledge in a relevant scientific or technical discipline
• Significant experience managing health and safety in a complex environment
• Expertise in risk assessment, COSHH, and safe systems of work
• Experience leading and developing technical teams (essential at Grade 8)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commitment to wellbeing and continuous professional development
• A recognised health and safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent) is essential for Grade 8 and desirable for Grade 7.

Benefits

Our Bailrigg campus offers a vibrant working environment set on green parkland, with excellent on‑site facilities such as a sports centre, shops, cafés, a library, and childcare. We provide a wide range of employee benefits and opportunities to connect through staff networks, clubs, and groups. As an institution, we are committed to making a positive economic, cultural, societal, and environmental impact.

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity.