Department
Operational Risk & Environment
Location
Ormskirk
Salary
£39,906 to £44,746 per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
Thursday 13 August 2026
Reference
EHA1353-0726
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Corporate Health and Safety Manager to lead and develop health and safety across the University.
Working within the Strategic Assurance Department, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering the University’s Health and Safety Strategy, ensuring the effective implementation of policies, procedures and action plans across faculties and departments.
You will provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues at all levels, promote a positive safety culture, and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
The role will oversee the University’s audit programme, accident and near-miss reporting processes, performance monitoring, compliance arrangements and training provision. You will work closely with stakeholders across the institution, coordinate the Health and Safety Representative network, and provide reporting and assurance to senior leaders and Governors.
As the University’s lead health and safety specialist, you will act as the key point of contact for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and drive the continuous improvement of health and safety management across the organisation.
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.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, please contact Peter Roberts, Director of Assurance, Risk and Legal Services, at
[email protected].
About You
You will be an experienced health and safety professional with a strong track record of leading health and safety management within a large, complex organisation. You will have the expertise and confidence to provide authoritative advice on health and safety matters, ensuring colleagues understand and meet their responsibilities while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
A skilled relationship-builder, you will be able to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders, from frontline teams to senior leaders, developing effective partnerships and driving positive change. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, using data and insight to inform decision-making, and communicating complex information in a clear and practical way.
You will bring experience of developing strategy, implementing action plans, managing audits and investigations, monitoring performance, and embedding compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to deliver training, lead projects and provide assurance at a senior level.
Most importantly, you will be passionate about creating safe environments, committed to high standards of governance and compliance, and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the University community.
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 35 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.
