Health & Safety Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Sunderland, United Kingdom University of Sunderland Full time


Health & Safety Coordinator

Legal & Governance - Health & Safety

Location:  Sunderland Campus Salary:  £29,968 to £34,890 Hours per Week:  37 Closing Date:  Tuesday 14 May 2024 Interview Date:  Thursday 16 May 2024 Reference:  0177-24

Please note: this vacancy is only available to current employees of the University

Further details:

About the University of Sunderland 

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.

The H&S function consists of a team of professionals who are driven to make continued improvements to health and safety and support a safe working environment for all.

About the role

We currently have a great development opportunity for someone to increase their H&S knowledge, experience, and confidence by working within University Health and Safety (H&S) team on a secondment basis .

This role will involve but not be limited to performing inspections, supporting with accident investigations, improving written and technical systems and processes, analysing data, developing awareness briefings and reports, assisting staff with completion of assessments including risk assessments, DSE and COSHH. It is in part a customer facing role and you need to be confident providing in-person and remote or virtual assistance.

What you can bring 

The successful candidate will have experience of providing advice, guidance, or support in relation to Health and Safety matters and have excellent oral and written communication skills. You will have H&S processes and data management skills, including analysis of complex data, report writing, process co-ordination.

What we can offer you 

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.  Enrolment into our workplace pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.  Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.  Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being. For those with young children, our on-site nursery offers exceptional care and education for children from birth to school age, operating throughout the year. Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities. 

Equality, diversity & inclusion 

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 14th May 2024 (23.59 GMT).

Interviews/assessments are likely to take place on Thursday 16th May 2024

For an informal discussion, please contact Head of Health and Safety, Louise Phillipson-Hobdey via email -


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