Deputy H&S Manager - University

Purpose of the role

The purpose of this role is to support the Departmental Safety Manager (DSM) in providing competent and practical legal and technical strategy, advice, and management solutions so that research, teaching and support work at Physics can continue without detriment to anyone's health or safety, damage to premises and equipment, or lost time caused by incidents and legal enforcement.

The Deputy Health and Safety Manager (DHSM) will deputise for the DSM in fulfilling their responsibility for the development, implementation and maintenance of the safety, health and environmental management strategy, policy, systems and procedures of the Cavendish Laboratory.

Assist the DSM to develop policy for legal compliance and effective management of health, safety and environmental issues in the Department. Provide the DSM with an overview of safety performance and advice on policies and strategies required for establishing a culture of effective management and control of health, safety and environmental risks.

Communicate with all levels of staff, students and Cavendish users to help secure excellent health and safety performance and prepare for consultations on improving safety management.

Manage statutory compliance in specific equipment or areas with relevant legislation or University requirements, to ensure safe and legal continuation of research, teaching and support activities.

Supervise the contractors/consultants involved and follow up to ensure any remedial actions are completed in good time.

Create and implement new procedures/ processes and systems, maintain and document safety team procedures as part of the Safety Management System, allocate and prioritise work for self and others, and conduct safety inductions for specified department contractors onsite.

Carryout audits against a defined schedule of the department and provide appropriate feedback to PIs on areas for continuous improvement and non‑compliance.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.