Scientific Officer - Health and Safety Manager

Hours: 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.

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: To be confirmed

Expected start date: As soon as possible

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.

Please contact Robert Fowler R.E.Fowler@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries

“Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.”

For full details and how to apply please click the 'Apply' button, above.

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

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