Health & Safety Adviser

This role will provide Health, Safety and Environmental Sustainability advice and assistance to the University. The role holder will guide and support section managers in the preparation, use and review of risk assessments, method statements, permits to work and related safety documentation. Management of an electronic incident reporting system ISARR (Academic area specific), ensuring that serious incidents are investigated appropriately by the responsible person, actions arising are implemented, and are closed off with the aim of preventing reoccurrence, within the agreed timeframe.

As a Health Safety and Environmental Sustainability Advisor, you can also expect to:

Provide professional advice and guidance on all aspects of operational Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation.Review safety arrangements, identify deficiencies and support with the development of Academic areas procedures and action plans to address these.Undertake the responsibility of auditing the Academic areas and Schools on a rotational basis, using these audits to identify gaps in adherence to standard operating procedures, safe working practices and regulatory compliance and drive forward improvements.

What you will bring to the role:

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupation Health and SafetyTechnical knowledge and experience of Building / Estates facilitiesRelevant experience in a Health, Safety and Environmental Sustainability role within an Academic institution background (Radiation, Chemistry, Laser)  Ability to analyse and interpret complex data and report on key findings

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributionsCorporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: https://www.kent.ac.uk/working-at-kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number GALS-001-25.

Closing Date: 01 Feb 2026

Section: Professional/Managerial

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum