This advisor post sits in the Safety, Health, Environment and Compliance team within the University of Derby's Estates Department. The work centres on professional advice and assurance across health and safety, fire safety, environmental management and statutory compliance. The role is deliberately broad, so the post-holder moves across the portfolio as priorities change and travels between University sites. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates need an alternative right to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Provide professional advice, support and assurance across the SHEC portfolio
- Support a varied programme spanning health and safety, environmental management, statutory compliance, contractor management, fire safety, emergency planning, business continuity and risk assurance
- Undertake inspections and compliance reviews
- Support risk assessments
- Investigate incidents
- Deliver training and awareness activities
- Review contractor documentation
- Maintain records and performance information
- Support the development and continual improvement of SHEC management systems
- Support different areas of the SHEC portfolio as organisational priorities change
- Work independently and collaborate with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders
- Travel between University sites as required
What’s required
Qualifications
- NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent
Registration & licences
- IOSH professional membership, or willingness to work towards it
Experience
- Relevant practical experience in a health and safety, environment or compliance role
- Experience of workplace inspections, risk assessment, incident investigation, training, auditing, contractor management and compliance monitoring
Skills & knowledge
- Good understanding of relevant legislation and risk management principles
- Strong communication, organisational and influencing skills
- Ability to give practical and proportionate advice
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
- Ability to build relationships with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders at all levels
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check, with documents available at interview
- Right to work in the UK by an route other than Skilled Worker sponsorship
Other
- Collaborative, curious and willing to develop across the wider SHEC portfolio
Nice to have
- Experience in Higher Education, Estates, Facilities Management or another complex multi-site environment
- Qualifications or experience in environmental management
- Qualifications or experience in fire safety
- Qualifications or experience in construction
- Qualifications or experience in auditing
- Qualifications or experience with ISO management systems
- Qualifications or experience in emergency planning or business continuity
What’s offered
- 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing benefits including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff discounts at high street retailers, discounted onsite gym and holiday purchase
- Cycle to Work scheme
- A flexible working environment
- Commitment to personal and professional development
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