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Vacancy Id: 9917
College / Service: People
Location: UAL - High Holborn, London UK
Salary: £41,454 to £49,534 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Term: Full time – 35 hours per week
Apply by: 17 July 2023 at 23:55
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The opportunity
This is an exciting role for a proactive and ambitious health and safety professional to join the health and safety team supporting staff and students in UAL’s academic institutes, professional services teams and central support departments on all aspects of Health and Safety.
The role is part of the University’s health and safety team and it reports to the Head of Health and Safety (College and Support Services)
In addition to providing face to face and remote advice and support on health and safety matters relating, you will also be responsible for: engaging departments in health and safety; supporting development of annual health and safety plans; undertaking inspections; monitoring compliance; supporting risk assessment, investigating accidents and incidents, and producing health and safety reports. You will also delivery health and safety training and participate in relevant committee meetings.
The role is based at 272 High Holborn, and some travel will be required between UAL sites to attend meetings and support the wider H&S team.
About you
The post holder will be authoritative, authentic and credible, with an ability to challenge constructively, engage colleagues and build solid, effective and enduring relationships.
The successful candidate will have excellent health and safety knowledge and be able to evidence how they have applied that knowledge in the workplace. They will hold a level 5 or 6 H&S Diploma .e.g. NEBOSH or NCRQ, or equivalent professional qualification) and be at least a graduate member of IOSH working towards Chartered status. Experience of advising on health and safety within a creative, or complex and dynamic environment is essential.
You will be able to demonstrate and provide evidence of ongoing maintenance of professional competence as a Graduate or Chartered member of IOSH.
The successful candidate must have excellent communication, including a high standard of written work.
The first interview will be on 12 July at the High Holborn offices. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a site walk around with key stakeholders on 18 July. This will take place at one of our college locations in West London.
Candidates will need to prepare and give a short 10 minute presentation at the first interview describing what makes them the best person for the role.
If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Zele Akhilele, Resourcing Adviser via email at Peoplestaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.
Our culture
We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Application process
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.
We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.
Vacancy Id: 9917
College / Service: People
Location: UAL - High Holborn, London UK
Salary: £41,454 to £49,534 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Term: Full time – 35 hours per week
Apply by: 17 July 2023 at 23:55
Please read through our FAQs page before applying.
A full copy of the job advert along with other information (such as interviews date, hiring process etc) is available by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button below.





