About Our Client
Our client is a leading academic institution committed to fostering a safe and compliant environment for staff, students, and visitors. With a reputation for innovation and excellence, they place a high priority on health and safety standards across all operational and academic activities. The institution aims to lead in the development of robust health and safety policies that align with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
About The Role
The Health & Safety Policy Advisor will play a crucial role in shaping the institution’s health and safety policies, ensuring they are effectively developed, implemented, and maintained. This role involves working closely with senior leadership, particularly the Director of Technical Services and Facilities, to drive H&S policy changes that support the organisation’s strategic goals. The successful candidate will lead policy creation, audit, and compliance processes, with a focus on change management to embed these policies institution-wide. This is a strategic role, requiring collaboration across departments, particularly within STEM areas, to support risk mitigation and ensure alignment with the institution's health and safety objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with senior leadership to develop, implement, and review health and safety policy frameworks across the institution.
* Lead the creation of compliance documentation and ensure policies meet regulatory and organisational requirements.
* Partner with cross-functional teams to assess and evaluate the impact of health and safety initiatives on various departments, especially STEM.
* Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, ensuring all policies are subject to regular audits and reviews.
* Lead training programs and workshops to build awareness and drive compliance with new and existing health and safety policies.
Desirables
* Strong background in policy development within a health and safety or regulatory compliance environment.
* Proven experience in change management, with a track record of successfully implementing H&S policies in complex, large-scale environments.
* Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, particularly in cross-functional and academic settings.
* Experience in H&S risk assessments, auditing, and policy review processes.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex H&S policies into practical guidance and training for diverse audiences.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the institution's health and safety culture. If you have a passion for policy development and a commitment to fostering safe work environments, we encourage you to apply.
Our client is looking for someone to start as quickly as possible so please apply promptly if you believe you meet the selection criteria.