About the role
This is a permanent role within the University of Sussex’s Health and Safety Team, which supports the university in delivering a safe environment to work, research, visit and enjoy, based at the Falmer Campus (over 150 acres) and several off-site locations.
The Team’s key purpose and a key aspect of the role is to promote and improve compliance and the safety culture within the University.
To support Sussex as a research-intensive university, this role also includes the duty of Radiation Protection Officer (RPO), supporting colleagues to ensure they manage radioactive substances safely.
About you
An area of focus will be to support Health and Safety Team colleagues in a program of work related to Science and Engineering, and whilst this is a ‘generalist’ health and safety role, knowledge and experience within laboratories is highly desirable to deliver your RPO duties effectively.
Your key role in post is to provide an excellent standard of professional safety advice/guidance within the University, including:
- Providing health and safety advice with a particular focus on radiation management.
- undertaking audits/inspections and supporting Schools with external assurance activity.
- Working in partnership with the university’s Estates and Facilities Team on new/ ongoing projects.
- Interpreting changes in legislation and disseminating key information to stakeholders.
- Incident investigation, data analysis and attending safety committee meetings.
- Updating and developing new policies/guidance.
- Reviewing risk assessments.
- Developing/ delivering training.
- Note taking at meetings and some clerical duties forms part of this role.
Additionally, you will be expected to perform other tasks as called upon by the Head of Health and Safety, including distinct project work to support the core departmental goal of promoting a safe working culture.
The role offers potential for an insightful and innovative health and safety professional to make a substantial, lasting impact, collaborating with a team of safety professionals. You will have the know-how to advise on a wide range of ‘general’ health and safety issues, with an interest/focus in radiation safety and be confident in applying this in an academic environment. Of key importance will be your ability to build a rapport with the full spectrum of staff and students.
About our Division
Please find further information regarding the division at Human Resources: University of Sussex
Why work here
Find out more about our reward and benefits package.
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Further Key Information
Please contact Katie Bennett (k.a.bennett@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.
For full details and how to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
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£38,249 to £45,413 per annum, pro rata if part time, Grade 7
