Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing Health & Safety support to the faculty, this will include:
  • Supporting the Director of Faculty Operations, Faculty Operations Manager, Facilities & Health & Safety, Technical Services Managers and Safety Co-ordinators in all matters of Health & Safety (H&S) regulatory compliance.
  • Proactively advising and guiding staff and students on health, safety and wellbeing matters.
  • Coordinating all H&S documentation, including producing risk assessments and supporting staff in the completion of forms, reports and risk assessments.
  • Organising workstation assessments and key monitoring mechanisms including liaising with relevant line managers, the DMU Health & Safety department and external suppliers.
  • Coordinating and maintaining all risk assessment records, monitoring pad returns and other formal documentation plus analysing records and producing reports for management consideration.
  • Acting as servicing officer for the Faculty Health & Safety Committee, and any sub-committees including the chasing of actions and preparation of analytical reports and other papers.
  • Preparing documentation, leaflets etc. for circulation to colleagues in relation to H&S issues; ensuring that all H&S noticeboards are up to date.
  • Training in relevant aspects of health & safety and, where appropriate and permissible, to impart knowledge/training to others.

We Are Looking For a Proactive Individual With:

• A commitment to health and safety and delivering high-quality support.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Health and Safety qualifications, or substantial relevant experience and willingness to undertake training.
• A continuous improvement focused approach to enhance the workplace.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• An understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection.
• Willingness to learn and a commitment to professional development.
• Team player, and willingness to support open days and faculty events.
• Experience of working within higher education would be advantageous.

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Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Honest and Compassionate
• Community Minded
• Teamwork