Health and Safety Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Health and Safety Manager
Based at Park Campus, Cheltenham
1.0 FTE 37 Hours per week
As the Health and Safety Manager you will provide leadership, management, guidance and support in all areas of health and safety management across the University.
You will oversee the corporate strategy, objectives, arrangements, and infrastructure for managing health and safety, as well as monitoring the levels of compliance and implementation, while keeping the Health & Safety Committee, University Executive Committee and other senior leaders informed of any issues.
You will have responsibility for developing and maintaining health and safety management systems, reviewing, and refreshing existing policies and processes, as well as developing the safety management strategy, promoting best practice and ensuring full compliance while reinforcing a positive safety culture. The post holder is also responsible for leading on business continuity management arrangements across the organisation.
To apply please click on APPLY at the bottom of this page, You will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement, or to complete our application form. Please see applicant guidance for help and advice on how to complete the application process.
Closing date: 18th June 2023
Interview: To be confirmed
This is a University of Gloucestershire Professional Services (UoGPSL) position. UoGPSL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Gloucestershire. Further information about UoGPSL can be found by following this link University of Gloucestershire Professional Services Limited - University of Gloucestershire (glos.ac.uk)
Successful applicants with current, continuous membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme(LGPS) or the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)will be eligible to continue membership of the scheme and will be employed by the University of Gloucestershire.
The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to everyone who meets the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the essential criteria contained within the person specification.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Health and Safety Manager roles across University of Gloucestershire's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £53,353 - £61,823 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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