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Health & Safety Adviser (Fire Safety) (70843-0523)

University of Warwick - Secretary to Council's Office

Location: Coventry
Salary: £44,414 to £52,841 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 25th May 2023
Closes: 11th June 2023
Job Ref: 1891098

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.

We are seeking an individual with fire and health and safety experience and to support the work of the University’s Health and Safety Services team in the role of Health and Safety (Fire) Adviser.

The role of the Health and Safety (Fire) Adviser is to provide ‘front-line’ advice and guidance to University staff to help them to meet their health and safety responsibilities. The postholder will be a key part of the Health and Safety Services team and will report to the Senior Health & Safety Adviser, supported by a number of Health and Safety Officers who they are responsible for. This post will provide advice and guidance on hazard identification, risk assessments and risk control measures, and will be required to carry out fire risk assessments, investigations, inspections and training.

Previous experience in the Higher Education or similar complex organisation would be an advantage, as would knowledge of quality standards (ISO 45001)

We would ideally like someone who has a recognised Fire qualification and hold or working/willing to work towards a NEBOSH Diploma qualification. Most importantly the ideal candidate will be self-motivated, proactive and be able to inspire and coach others. They will have excellent written/ presentation and influencing skills, IT skills and be effective in building and nurturing relationships with stakeholders.
An ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and initiative is essential, as is experience of working and engaging with staff at all levels to ensure safe systems of work are established, fire risk assessments are completed, and reviews are undertaken as necessary.

The role:

  • provide health, safety and fire support to University departments,
  • undertake fire risk assessments across a diverse estate.
  • Prepare Building/Site specific Information.
  • use their knowledge and skills to promote a positive fire and health and safety culture in the workplace.
  • help guide staff and students so that safety policies and practices are adopted.
  • help to ensure delivery of improvement activities and projects
  • help to ensure, through inspection and investigation, that arrangements remain effective in providing a safe and healthy environment to visit, work and study.
  • support and manage a team of Health & Safety Officers

The role is based at our main campus near Coventry.

The closing date for applications is 11th June 2023 and interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 19th June 2023. Any queries can be directed to g.hakes@warwick.ac.uk

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button

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