The Health and Safety Officer will support the Health and Safety Manager in leading the strategic and operational safety planning and management of the University, promoting and developing a safety culture so that the University continues to meet its legal requirements in terms of compliance with Health and Safety legislation.

This is an excellent career opportunity within a large, corporate, educational setting with training and development available. The post holder will deputise for the Health and Safety Manager as and when necessary

As the primary point of contact for all health and safety queries the post holder will identify, implement and recommend areas for improvement, carrying out and reporting on statutory compliance, best practice, accident investigations, risk assessments, site inspections and audits contributing to the successful delivery of high-level customer-focused services.

You’ll be required to work flexibly and may be called outside normal working hours to help and support in an emergency, provide support at Student Union or University-wide events, or provide advice and support to the Chichester Multi Academy Trust.

It is essential you are an experienced Health and Safety professional with recent, relevant experience; excellent communication / interpersonal skills and a resourceful, flexible, helpful and pragmatic approach.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Kevin Hickman, Health and Safety Manager via email at k.hickman@chi.ac.uk.

The University of Chichester embraces all forms of diversity and aspires to be a fully inclusive and representative employer and so we encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people.

Interview Date: Tuesday 3rd August 2021

Skilled Worker Route SOC Code: 3567