Safety Risk And Compliance Manager, Leahurst Campus - Grade 7

Hours of work: Full-time - 35 hours per week

Tenure: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Minimum requirement of 40% on Campus, with 60% considered desirable where possible

The University of Liverpool is seeking to appoint  a Safety, Risk and Compliance Manager to join the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting a positive safety culture across world-class teaching, research and clinical environments.

Based at our Leahurst Campus on The Wirral, the University's specialist veterinary science campus, this role will support veterinary teaching hospitals, research facilities and farm environments, working closely with colleagues across the School of Veterinary Science.

Working as part of the Faculty Safety Team, you will provide expert health and safety support, ensure compliance with statutory and University requirements, and contribute to the effective management of risk, business continuity and regulatory compliance activities across the Faculty.

The Role

You will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues to: 

• Develop, implement and monitor health and safety management systems.
• Support departments with risk management and business continuity planning.
• Conduct inspections, audits and incident investigations, ensuring lessons learned are embedded.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on health, safety and compliance matters.
• Support statutory compliance, regulatory inspections and external audits.
• Coordinate safety training, inductions and awareness activities.
• Promote continuous improvement, sustainability and environmental management initiatives.
• Build strong partnerships across the University to drive a proactive and positive safety culture.

Why Join Us?

As a member of the Russell Group, the University of Liverpool offers an outstanding working environment, excellent development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will join a collaborative team committed to supporting safe, sustainable and successful education and research.

Informal enquiries:

Jan Brett, Head of Technology, Infrastructure and Environment Directorate

janet.brett@liverpool.ac.uk

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Closing Date: 24  November 2026 23:30

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