Health and Safety Manager
Location: Birmingham B32 3NT
Salary: £44,745 - £50,253 per annum (pay award pending)
Vacancy Type: Full time / Permanent
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Birmingham Newman University has an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Manager to join our growing, ambitious and diverse University, named the Times University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2026.
The post holder will be responsible for managing the University's Health and Safety management systems and promoting safe working practices. They will develop and maintain health and safety standards; provide advice and guidance regarding compliance with relevant statutory requirements, legislation and regulations, and promote best practice in accordance with sector and professional standards. Key responsibilities will also include policy development, performing health and safety audits, supporting investigations, reviewing and where appropriate undertaking risk assessments and DSE's, lead or participate in working groups for the delivery of specific health, safety and wellbeingprojects. They will also be required to prepare and present Health & Safety reports. The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for designing and delivering effective health and safety and related training, including staff health & safety inductions.
The successful applicant will be a Chartered member of IOSH or an equivalent body and must have NEBOSH (National Examining Board for Occupational Safety and Health) National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety as a minimum. Experience of UK H&S legislation and best practice along with relevant practical experience in managing H&S in the workplace. Previous experience in Higher Education would be advantageous but not essential.
This is a full-time role but job-share and part-time applications would be considered.
Benefits
Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including:
- 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts)
- Pension scheme
- Chaplaincy and spiritual care
- Library services
- Free on-site parking
- Discounted travel scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Occupational health and counselling services
- Staff development opportunities
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