Last updated: 20th November 2015 JOB DESCRIPTION Post title: Director of Health and Safety Academic Unit/Service: Safety & Occupational Health Faculty: Chief Operating Officer Career Pathway: Management, Specialist and Administrative (MSA) Level: 7 *ERE category: n/a Posts responsible to: Chief Operating Officer Posts responsible for: Direct line management of Deputy Director. Indirect line management of Safety & Occupational Health specialist teams including: General Health and Safety; Fire Safety; Radiation Protection; Biological Safety: Chemical and Laser Safety; HSE Training; Support staff. Management oversight of specialist Occupational Health Professional leadership for Faculty and Professional Service safety officers/Managers. Post base: Primarily office-based with some off-site visits Job purpose Provide the University with authoritative, effective leadership in the development and implementation of a strategic approach with regards to Safety & Occupational Health across a complex, devolved structure with diverse of potentially significant risk. Ensure Occupational Health and Safety is integrated into the strategic vision and aims of the University and its values. Provide robust and expert counsel to the Vice-Chancellor and other senior managers as the principal HASAW duty-holder. Be the competent person as set out under Regulation 7 of the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and other related Regulations. To be the primary representative of the University in respect of safety & health. Develop and implement Health and Safety policies, processes and procedures to ensure good practise in line with legal requirements and guidance. Work in partnership with senior colleagues from Human Resources, Estates & Facilities, Student Services to develop programmes which support the health, wellbeing and working environment of students and staff. Ensure the development of systems for risk management, audit and assurance, legal compliance, business continuity, wellbeing, training, staff and student consultation and engagement. Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities
Last updated: 20th November 2015 JOB DESCRIPTION Post title: Director of Health and Safety Academic Unit/Service: Safety & Occupational Health Faculty: Chief Operating Officer Career Pathway: Management, Specialist and Administrative (MSA) Level: 7 *ERE category: n/a Posts responsible to: Chief Operating Officer Posts responsible for: Direct line management of Deputy Director. Indirect line management of Safety & Occupational Health specialist teams including: General Health and Safety; Fire Safety; Radiation Protection; Biological Safety: Chemical and Laser Safety; HSE Training; Support staff. Management oversight of specialist Occupational Health Professional leadership for Faculty and Professional Service safety officers/Managers. Post base: Primarily office-based with some off-site visits Job purpose Provide the University with authoritative, effective leadership in the development and implementation of a strategic approach with regards to Safety & Occupational Health across a complex, devolved structure with diverse of potentially significant risk. Ensure Occupational Health and Safety is integrated into the strategic vision and aims of the University and its values. Provide robust and expert counsel to the Vice-Chancellor and other senior managers as the principal HASAW duty-holder. Be the competent person as set out under Regulation 7 of the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and other related Regulations. To be the primary representative of the University in respect of safety & health. Develop and implement Health and Safety policies, processes and procedures to ensure good practise in line with legal requirements and guidance. Work in partnership with senior colleagues from Human Resources, Estates & Facilities, Student Services to develop programmes which support the health, wellbeing and working environment of students and staff. Ensure the development of systems for risk management, audit and assurance, legal compliance, business continuity, wellbeing, training, staff and student consultation and engagement. Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities
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