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We are proud to represent the University of Bradford, seeking Head of Health and Safety, who will work with a collaborative and dynamic team on this exciting, evolving university campus. Initial 6‑month fixed‑term contract, potential move to permanent.

• Six weeks paid holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata
• Generous contributory pension
• Mental Health and Wellbeing support
• Healthcare plans
• Performance recognition plans
• Access to campus facilities
• Hybrid working, Monday to Friday 9.00‑5.00

The Head of Health and Safety at the University of Bradford will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety procedures within the organisation to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. This will include developing and implementing health and safety policies, investigating accidents, and seeking assurance of compliance with relevant legislation, particularly in regard to statutory tests and inspections. Taking an active and leading role both strategically and operationally in initiatives and delivery of plans across the University using professional Health & Safety knowledge.

Supporting the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in providing the University management team with clear, pragmatic, accurate, timely and decisive guidance, advice, and solutions on H&S matters.

Promoting a culture where Health and Safety best practice is integrated into all operations by influencing and driving H&S improvement actions and ensuring compliance with legislation and University policies.

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent NVQ level 6.
• Qualified to degree level in an appropriate safety‑related subject or equivalent experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH) with a minimum level of Certified Member (CertIOSH).
• High level of experience of working in a multi‑faceted organisation.
• Broad and extensive knowledge, understanding and experience in a health and safety leadership role.
• Knowledge and experience of leadership of a Health and Safety Team.
• Strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organisation and engage in positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to plan and organise own workload and manage conflicting deadlines without supervision.
• Ability to contribute advice and solutions to support resolution of complex HSW problems and issues.

• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent and or experience in a fire safety role.
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (formerly known as Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)).
• Experience of working in an HE environment.

Bradford University is a large campus educating over 10,000 students. They are passionate about the success they deliver for their learners, partners, and local communities. They are guided by core values of Excellence, Trust, Innovation, and Inclusion. These values shape their approach and commitment to making diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything they do from how they build their curriculum to how they build their workforce. It is the responsibility of every employee to uphold the University values.

Bradford University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applications will be considered.

All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service application. Bradford University follows the DBS Code of Practice.

For a full job description and to learn more about the role, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements Ltd.