Health & Safety Officer - 13934

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

Do you want to make a real impact in ensuring the safety, wellbeing and resilience of a world-class university community? Brunel University of London is seeking a highly motivated Health & Safety Officer to join our dynamic Health, Safety & Environment Team.

This is a key role in driving excellence across our diverse estate, from cutting-edge laboratories and workshops to teaching spaces, offices and student residences. You will provide professional advice, support and training to ensure compliance with UK health and safety law, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Management Regulations, RIDDOR, COSHH, PUWER/LOLER, and specialist standards such as asbestos and radiation control.

You will:

• Deliver expert advice and guidance on all aspects of occupational health and safety.
• Support audits, inspections and incident investigations, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Lead the design and delivery of innovative training and awareness programmes.
• Collaborate with staff, students and external regulators to foster a proactive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 45001 and embed best practice across the University.

We are looking for an experienced and qualified safety professional, ideally with experience in higher education, research or other complex environments, who is committed to protecting people and enabling safe teaching, research and innovation.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: 19 October 2025

Interviews will take place during the week beginning the 27 October 2025, all interviews will be in-person as there will be a practical element to the interview

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment

Brunel University London wishes to promote an inclusive and diverse workforce and create a culture that values the contribution of all backgrounds and communities. All employees will be recruited, selected and appointed in line with our equality and diversity policy.

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