Estates Health, Safety and Compliance Manager in Exeter

Estates Health, Safety and Compliance Manager

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Base pay range

£50,253 on Grade G, depending on qualifications and experience.

About the role

Are you passionate about driving health, safety and compliance across a varied and dynamic University estate? In this role you will provide expert oversight and guidance across maintenance, engineering and capital development. You’ll ensure statutory compliance and that day‑to‑day operations and construction projects are delivered safely in accordance with legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015 and University standards.

Working closely with the University’s central Health & Safety team, you’ll develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures, champion best practice and foster a strong safety culture. You’ll lead a dedicated estates health and safety team, provide competent advice and training, and collaborate with key stakeholders across the University.

Key responsibilities

• Setting and monitoring estates health, safety, and compliance policies.
• Ensuring statutory compliance and effective risk management.
• Providing leadership and expert advice to Estates teams.
• Driving a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will also participate in the Estates on‑call rota as required to support incidents affecting University operations.

About you

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in health and safety management within estates, construction and hard FM.
• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive approach to compliance and risk management.
• A problem‑solver who builds trusted relationships.

Benefits

• 41 days leave per year.
• Options for flexible working.
• Numerous discounts at leading retailers.
• On‑site gyms on all campus sites and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Sector‑leading policies around maternity, adoption, shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a fertility treatment policy.
• Stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

Further information

Please contact James Hutchinson (J.Hutchinson2@exeter.ac.uk).

The post closes on 12/01/2026 but we reserve the right to close early should sufficient applications be received.

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