University of Liverpool - Head of Risk and Assurance

Person Specification

NEBOSH Fire and Risk Management NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management NEBSOH Construction Certificate Holds a recognised qualification in auditing i.e. ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Training Course or equivalent Holds a recognised qualification in business continuity i.e. CBCI or equivalent Ability to communicate at all levels and provide a clear understanding of the importance of Health & Safety In depth knowledge of health & safety legislation and application Ability to influence, persuade and negotiation skills Ability to work on own initiative and to make decisions within the framework of established policies, procedures and standards Computer literate: MS office, particularly word, Excel Excellent oral and written communication skills and proven ability to influence and persuade senior colleagues of the importance of fire safety In depth knowledge of fire safety and health and safety legislation, standards and guidance Proven project & risk management skills Knowledge and experience of construction practice Knowledge and experience of hard and soft FM Knowledge and experience of chemical, engineering and science based research activity Ability to analyse information and data relating to complex situations and to communicate findings clearly and precisely Ability to prioritise/organise personal workloads, meet deadlines and reach decisions quickly and accurately Able to build effective working relationships with a wide range of people both internally and externally i.e. with enforcement agency inspectors Able to deal calmly and effectively with emergencies and potentially difficult situations, in some instances, without additional assistance Adopts a proactive approach to the management of health and safety, and is responsive to colleague’s health and safety queries, and requests for assistance, dealing with them in a helpful, informative and timely manner. Dependability, reliability, punctuality and consistent ability to produce a high quality/ quantity of work Good document and report-writing Self-motivated, able to work under pressure, and to work with minimal supervision to achieve agreed objectives & deadlines Evidence of working pro-actively with external organisations Delivering successful change

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CRITERIA

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EXPERIENCE

A proven track record of successfully managing Health and Safety issues in a large complex environment, including the development and management of H&S systems Highly experienced in the provision of written and oral communication at all levels of the organisation Experience of the development and maintenance of an operation risk register Experience of applying risk management techniques Experience of analysing data and coherently report information senior colleagues Experience promoting a positive compliance culture and implementing improvements A proven track record of successfully managing a robust auditing and monitoring regime Able to provide high quality professional advice on H&S related matters and support to senior line managers to embed a ‘safety culture’ into their daily activities Experience of developing & implementing emergency incident and risk management procedures Capable of managing the health, safety and welfare of maintenance and construction staff and contractors within a large organisation Experience in project management and budget preparation and able to develop and implement training programmes for managers and other staff Experience of effective health and safety management of fire safety, asbestos management, electrical safety, pressure systems, lifting equipment, water management, local/dilution ventilation and gas Experience of commissioning and analysing data to suggest and implement positive changes to safety and regulatory compliance Experience of Co-ordinating compliance activities across multiple sites and geographies Experience promoting a positive Health & Safety, regulatory and compliance culture and implementing improvements in related practices Experience of commissioning and delivering auditing of safety and regulatory systems and processes

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SKILLS, GENERAL AND SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE

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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & CIRCUMSTANCES

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Experience of effective budgetary management Experience of working with outside agencies Experience of working in the Higher Education Sector Understanding of governance Experience of policy development Experience of chairing meetings Experience of working with CAFM systems i.e. planon

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EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION & TRAININIG

Educated to degree level in Health, Health and Safety or Risk Management Evidence of commitment to continued professional development, ideally through a recognised professional body Holds chartered membership of a professional health and safety body i.e. Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) or equivalent Recognised management qualification or demonstrable experience

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