Faculty Health & Safety Senior Adviser

Working as the Health & Safety Senior Adviser for the Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Environment, across two campuses, Penrhyn Road and Roehampton Vale, you will have responsibility to ensure that all laboratories, workshops and offices are fully compliant with the latest health & Safety legislation, placing students and staff as a priority. The role will also include managing the health & safety requirements for student field trips.

Please note this is a place-based role and therefore you will be required to work on campus Monday to Friday.

The Person

We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience of working in engineering based teaching and research laboratories, with a strong understanding and experience of the health and safety requirements for this environment. A NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent is a requirement for this post. You will have a willingness to undertake this training on appointment if this qualification is not already held and be committed to your ongoing professional development.

The Faculty

There are few faculties across the UK university landscape as varied in their scope. We teach and research across a wide range of subjects, allowing for real cross-discipline innovation and creativity.

Our lecturers are experts – working at the forefront of their fields and actively engaged in research so they can bring advanced knowledge to their teaching. Our state-of-the-art facilities include specialist laboratories, a public outreach centre, a specialist virtual reality centre, a rocket lab, and flight simulators. For future scientists and engineers, this combines to create the ultimate real-life space for practical learning. For academic professionals, this all adds up to a truly vibrant, exciting environment in one of the largest and most diverse STEM faculties in the sector.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £43,187 per annum.

In person interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 29 October 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact Lesley Stigling, Head of Resource & Planning.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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