About the Role
The Estates Health and Safety Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective delivery of occupational health and safety across Estates Services at Edge Hill University. Working within a large and diverse Facilities Management department, the role supports the University’s overall health and safety strategy through the development, implementation and monitoring of Estates specific health and safety plans. These plans ensure consistent standards of compliance, risk management and best practice across all operational teams.
As an experienced health and safety professional, the postholder will provide authoritative advice and professional expertise to colleagues across Estates Services and the wider Facilities Management function. The role involves close collaboration with the University’s central health and safety team to ensure that local policies, procedures and systems align with corporate requirements and remain legally compliant and fit for purpose.
The postholder will have responsibility for advising on health and safety arrangements associated with maintenance and construction activity across the estate, including compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. This will include supporting both in house teams and externally contracted services, reviewing contractor documentation such as risk assessments, method statements and permits to work, and contributing to tender and pre contract health and safety evaluations.
The role also includes overseeing elements of accident investigation and reporting, monitoring health and safety performance trends, contributing to compliance focused working groups such as fire safety, asbestos and water hygiene, and supporting the maintenance of ISO 45001 accreditation. Through effective communication, leadership and engagement, the Estates Health and Safety Manager will play a key role in promoting a proactive and positive health and safety culture, driving continuous improvement and supporting safe, efficient service delivery.
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.
For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Ella Schubmehl, Head of Estate Management at Schubmee@edgehill.ac.uk
About You
You will be a knowledgeable and credible health and safety professional with substantial experience working within an Estates, Facilities Management or similarly complex operational environment. You will have a strong understanding of current health and safety legislation and best practice, and the confidence to apply this knowledge practically within a busy, multi disciplinary estate.
You will have experience of leading or influencing health and safety culture change, supporting managers and operational teams to meet their responsibilities and improve performance. You will be comfortable providing clear, pragmatic advice, reviewing risk and compliance documentation, and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including contractors, technical specialists and senior managers.
You will also be analytical in your approach, able to identify trends in health and safety performance data and use this information to inform planning, reporting and continuous improvement. Strong communication and interpersonal skills will be essential, as will a proactive and organised approach to managing priorities in a complex environment.
Most importantly, you will share Edge Hill University’s values and commitment to integrity, collaboration, continuous improvement and excellent customer service, and you will be motivated by contributing to a safe, supportive and high quality campus environment.
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Rewards & Benefits
• A minimum of 38 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
About Us
At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.
Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.
Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.
Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.