Construction & Estates Health and Safety Advisor

Closing date: 23:59 1st March 2026
Interview date: w/c 16th March 2026

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Turn Your Passion for Safety Into Impact – Join Our Team

Are you:

• Able to build good working relationships and credibility fast?
• Able to influence without ego?

We are currently looking for a Health and Safety Advisor with knowledge and practical experience of applying relevant UK legislation with passion and drive for promoting a positive health and safety culture. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary health and safety team who will support your growth and development but will also work closely with our colleagues across the university estate.

You’ll have:

• Commitment to promoting a positive health and safety culture.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent e.g. NEBOSH cert with relevant work experience).
• Strong working knowledge of relevant UK health and safety legislation, including CDM and CAR.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Health and safety experience with an understanding of estates, facilities, or construction environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work comfortably with a team but also independently.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation techniques, and audit processes.
• Experience working with contractors and managing compliance in outsourced services.
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours site visits or emergency response.
• Full UK driving licence (driving between campuses).

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

Contact details for advert
Contact Name: Nick Bathurst
Contact Construction and Estates H&S Business Partner
Contact Email Address n.bathurst@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Wendy Manning
Alternative Contact Job Title: Head of Health and Safety Services
Alternative Contact Email Address: w.e.manning@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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