Health and Safety Officer

Vice-Chancellor's Office

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£41,071 - £46,050 per annum
Permanent
37 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Health and Safety Team and play an integral role in providing health and safety support for Schools – largely based in the School of Science, Computing and Engineering.

The University of Huddersfield is an award-winning, successful, and modern University. The School is an exciting and dynamic place to work. We pride ourselves on having a research-intensive learning environment and are immensely proud of our graduates, many of whom come from our region and go on to work with top STEM companies across the UK and beyond.

Initially reporting to the Dean of School, you will lead on delivering expert health and safety advice in relation to the school's activities. In addition, you will provide general health & safety support and advice to staff and students on a wide range of topics, with the mission of supporting a positive safety culture. You will also work closely with the Office of Health and Safety, which will support your development and learning.

You will be a proactive, forward-thinking, team player with the ability to engage collaboratively with staff/students at different levels, organise your own time effectively, and have a flexible approach as the work demands can change.

It is essential that you hold a professional health and safety qualification (e.g. a minimum of a NEBOSH Certificate or closely related IOSH accredited degree such as environmental health or similar). You will also have experience of interpreting and applying health and safety legislation to the workplace environment.

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, ? supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

We offer an excellent employment package, including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working (dependent on work duties).

Please make use of the supporting statement, which is part of the application form, to tell us how you meet all essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification (a CV will not be sufficient for this purpose).

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us. Contact details are available via the apply button.

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Closing date: 29 November 2026

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