Scientific Officer - Health And Safety Manager Ref 30315

Scientific Officer - Health and Safety Manager ref 30315 Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

37.5 considered up to a maximum of 1 FTE Core working hours are 8:30am - 5pm, with expectation to work flexible depending on business need and be on call in case of emergencies or call outs.

Starting at £45,585 to £54,395 per annum, pro rata if part time.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced, hard-working individual to advance their career in a Health and Safety position. This role sits within an embedded Science H&S team, to ensure appropriate compliance and management of Health and Safety in the Science Schools at the University of Sussex. The Science H&S team work closely with academics, other technicians and central H&S team to ensure that best practice in H&S is undertaken through the Science Schools (Life Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Engineering and Informatics, and Mathematics and Physical Sciences), enacting H&S change management, and being the point of contact for specialist H&S information, advice and guidance for these areas.

You will develop, execute and review Health and Safety plans throughout the Science Schools, ensuring the delivery of improved and developed systems and protocols. This challenging and varied role will require you to have a solid knowledge of Health & Safety - including in a scientific environment, be able to think strategically without losing sight of the details and be highly organised with a positive strategic focus.

The role will call for change and project management experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and a dedication to providing excellent customer service and dedication to compliance and health & safety. You will be expected to be a Radiation Protection Supervisor and/or Biological Safety Officer as well as being involved with key institutional initiatives such as the infrastructure/building projects.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.

The benefits that you will receive from day one:Generous pension scheme,Purchase additional Annual Leave through our Scheme for a great home and work life balance,Discounts of public transport, Cycle to work Scheme, and special rates in hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region,Discounts on high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a Cash back Health Plan, Considerable discount on our on-site Gym Facilities because we care about our employees' Health and Wellbeing.

University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer
Brighton, BN1 9RH
United Kingdom