Location: | Cambridge |
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Salary: | £41,671 to £55,755 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 6th June 2025 |
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Closes: | 29th June 2025 |
Job Ref: | LJ46209 |
Are you passionate about creating safe, supportive environments where world-class research and teaching can thrive? We're looking for a proactive and dedicated individual to lead and enhance our health and safety culture.
The Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy is one of the University's top-performing research and teaching departments in the University. We're proud of our collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking community, housed in one of the most modern facilities in West Cambridge.
As Departmental Health and Safety Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our department remains a safe and compliant space for innovation and discovery. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you'll provide expert guidance on general, laser, biological, and chemical safety, supporting a diverse community of around 30 academic staff, 60 professional services staff, 80 postdoctoral researchers, and 150 postgraduate students.
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The successful applicant will be educated to a post-graduate degree level or equivalent, having significant experience working within a research environment. They will have demonstrable knowledge of health and safety regulations, including practical experience in managing all aspects of H&S, experience in delivering training and an understanding of how to successfully merge good safety practices with good research. The role holder will represent the Department at any University safety/compliance activity or events.
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.
We reserve the right to fill the position with a qualified candidate prior to the conclusion of the advertising period.
Enquiries regarding the application process may be directed to the Business & Operations Manager, Dr Jeanne Estabel at dept-administrator@msm.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference LJ46209 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
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