Health Safety - Sunderland, United Kingdom - University of Sunderland

University of Sunderland
University of Sunderland
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Sunderland, United Kingdom

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To support the Head of Health Safety and Environment (HS&E) by providing
competent advice and guidance to Faculties, Services, and others as appropriate in
aspects of HS&E, particularly in relation to fire safety matters.


Key Responsibilities

and Accountabilities:


  • To assist the Head of HS&E in ensuring the continued development,
implementation, and delivery of the of the University Corporate HS&E
Plan.

  • To assist in the monitoring and reporting of progress across Faculties and
Services against the Corporate HS&E Plan, Faculty/Service HS&E Plans, and
any other agreed HS&E objectives / key performance indicators.

  • Possess and maintain a sound understanding of all regulatory, best
practice and University requirements in the field of Health and Safety, and
fire compliance.

  • To assist the Head of HS&E to identify implication of forthcoming
legislation and any non-compliance, assist in remedying and provide HS&E
and fire advice / solutions to prevent reoccurrence.

  • To assist in raising awareness of and development of an appropriate safety
culture throughout the University.

  • Provide professional advice, guidance and information to Faculties and
Services on all aspects of health, safety, and fire and address queries by
visits, or other forms of communication as appropriate.

  • Ensure University Fire Risk Assessments and schedules for operational and
vacant buildings are completed and kept under review.

  • To participate in monitoring compliance with university policy by
conducting HS&E inspections within the University.

  • To assist and where appropriate lead in the reporting and investigation of
accidents and incidents and make subsequent recommendations.

  • To develop and promote policies, procedures, and guidance in support of
the SMS including fire, particularly on fire legislation.

  • To assist in monitoring compliance with university policy by participating
in the University HS&E (HASMAP) Audit programme.

  • Represent the University HS&E Team at internal and external meetings as
required by the Head of HS&E.

  • To establish and maintain an effective relationship with local regulatory
bodies including the Health & Safety Executive, Environment Agency and
Environmental Health Officers and local Fire Authority.

  • Develop and provide training and awarenessraising sessions on health,
safety and in particular fire safety and chemical safety, specifically where
legislation or specific guidance needs to be adhered to, across the
University.

  • Provide presentations and, or briefings to internal and external groups on
health, safety, and fire projects/topics undertaken by the University, as
requested by the Head of HS&E.

  • To sit on University project teams as and when required, and provide
technical and non-technical reports, advice and guidance on health,
safety, and fire issues.

  • To delegate work tasks and provide daytoday supervision to the HS&E
Coordinators and other team members as appropriate in the absence of
the Head of HS&E.

  • To maintain a positive attitude to Health and Safety requirements when
undertaking personal responsibilities and to comply with the Health and
Safety Policy and related procedures.

  • To perform any other HS&E duties as requested by the Head of HS&E,
including provision of support to other members of the HS&E team.

  • Special Circumstances: May be required to deputise for the Head of
HS&E, to provide emergency incident response as part of the Health,
Safety and Environment Team.

University of Sunderland


Role Profile
Part 2


Part 2A:
Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential
Essential
**Qualifications and Professional Memberships: - NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent).

  • Fire Risk Assessment Qualification (or equivalent).
**Experience: - Extensive post-qualification Health and Safety practice experience.

  • Experience of undertaking and reviewing fire risk assessments and other
types of risk assessment.

  • Experience of undertaking HS&E monitoring, inspections, and audits against
a recognised standard.

  • Experience of writing reports.
  • Good working knowledge of ISO 4500
  • Experience of developing policy and procedure within field of expertise.
  • Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships
with internal and external contacts including the local Fire Authority, local
Environment Agency and Health and Safety Executive.

  • Experience of delivering training and presentations.
  • Experience of providing advice on HS&E issues in a large multidisciplinary
Organisation.

**Knowledge and expertise.

  • Up to date knowledge and understanding of health and safety law and
fire legislation.


Desirable **Desirable


Qualifications and Professional Memberships:


  • Grad IOSH membership.
  • Technician membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers or equivalent.
  • NEBOSH Fire Certificate.
  • Health and Safety / Internal Auditor qualification.
**Experience: - Experience of developing and lea
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