About usUCL is one of the world's leading universities, renowned for its excellence in research, education and innovation. Home to over 50,000 students and staff, our diverse estate spans more than 200 buildings across London and the South East, including many historic and listed buildings. Our Safety Services team plays a vital role in creating a safe environment that enables world-class teaching, research and collaboration to thrive.Working at UCL means joining an inclusive community that values innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact across one of the UK's most complex university estates.About the roleWe're looking for an experienced Safety Advisor to join our Safety Services team, providing expert health and safety advice across UCL with a particular focus on construction projects, estates maintenance and infrastructure.This is a varied and influential role where you'll work closely with Estates colleagues, project teams and departmental leaders to ensure safety is embedded throughout the lifecycle of building and maintenance projects. From advising on CDM compliance and conducting audits, to investigating incidents and delivering training, you'll help shape a proactive safety culture across a unique and diverse estate.If you enjoy building relationships, solving complex challenges and influencing positive change, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the continued success of one of the world's leading universities.About youYou'll be a qualified health and safety professional with experience advising within a large, complex organisation. You'll have strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, ideally with experience supporting construction, facilities management or estates environments.You'll be confident working with stakeholders at all levels, providing practical, proportionate advice and influencing best practice. Organised, proactive and collaborative, you'll be comfortable managing competing priorities while maintaining high professional standards. A commitment to continuous professional development and a passion for creating safe, inclusive workplaces will help you thrive in this role.Whether you're conducting inspections on site, supporting major projects or coaching colleagues, you'll bring sound judgement, excellent communication skills and a practical approach to improving health and safety performance across UCL.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase schemeDefined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loanImmigration loanRelocation scheme for certain postsOn-Site nurseryOn-site gymEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption payEmployee assistance programme: Staff Support ServiceDiscounted medical insuranceVisit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out moreOur commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
Safety Advisor in London employer: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
UCL's Information Services Division (ISD) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration among over 50,000 staff and students. With a commitment to employee growth, ISD provides extensive benefits including 41 days of holiday, a defined benefit pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge technology areas. Located in the heart of London, UCL promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in higher education.
