About this role
About the role
The University of Bath is seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead health and food safety across its diverse Campus Services department.
Working across Cleaning, Grounds, Portering, Mail, Security, Retail and Hospitality, you will play a key role in protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff, students, visitors and contractors.
Key responsibilities will include
- Leading the development and implementation of the Campus Services Health & Safety Strategy.
- Providing expert guidance on health and food safety legislation, policies and procedures.
- Overseeing risk assessments, safety audits, inspections and incident investigations.
- Monitoring food safety compliance, including HACCP, allergen management and hygiene standards.
- Analysing safety performance data and producing reports to drive continuous improvement.
- Delivering training, supporting staff development and promoting a positive safety culture.
- Working collaboratively with University teams, contractors and external regulatory bodies.
About you
You will be a confident and approachable safety professional with strong technical knowledge and the ability to influence and engage colleagues at all levels.
You will bring
- A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent, or a willingness to achieve this within your first six months.
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
- At least two years’ experience in inspections, auditing and report writing.
- Experience of delivering training or raising safety awareness.
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to interpret audit findings and performance data to deliver practical improvements.
- A collaborative approach and a commitment to developing a positive safety culture.
Experience in food safety management, including HACCP, food hygiene and allergen controls, would be highly desirable, as would experience in a large, complex or multi-site organisation. A relevant CIEH-approved degree-level qualification would also be an advantage.
Further information
The role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 36.5 hours per week.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Andrew Nash, Head of Campus Services Facilities on [email protected] , however please ensure that you submit your application through the university website.
To know more about the department please see Working in Campus Services
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
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