Head of Health and Safety

Job description

The University of Stirling is recruiting a Head of Health and Safety (job ref SERV02134), a full-time permanent post at £58,225 to £67,468 per annum. The post sits in the HR&OD senior management team. The role is expected to act as an 'agent for transformational change' and lead professional health and safety services that support organisational objectives, assure statutory compliance and build a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation and development of the University's health and safety arrangements, policies, procedures and assurance frameworks
• Provide expert advice, guidance and constructive challenge to senior leaders, managers and colleagues on health and safety and risk management
• Lead the collection, analysis and reporting of health and safety data for governance, assurance, compliance and strategic decisions
• Develop organisational capability, systems and processes that embed effective health and safety management
• Act as a key senior leader in the directorate, contributing to strategic planning
• Set the strategic direction for health and safety so it supports directorate and University ambitions
• Lead the health and safety team as the central source of professional advice, assurance and oversight
• Provide line management to all reporting staff
• Keep the health and safety management system current, proportionate and effective

Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience
• Chartered membership of IOSH, or an equivalent professional health and safety qualification and experience
• Significant experience of successful health and safety management in a complex organisation, preferably in higher education
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of UK health and safety legislation, regulatory frameworks and relevant sector standards

Skills

• Compliance
• Health and safety management
• IOSH
• Line management
• Risk management