Lancaster University - Assistant Director of Health & Safety

Annual Report on Widening Participation and Outreach (WP&O) | 2013–14

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Criteria

Essential / Desirable

*Application Form/ Supporting Statements/ Interview Supporting Statement / Interview

Professional experience in a senior health and safety position obtained within industry, an academic or public institution, the Health and Safety Executive or similar enforcement role.

Essential

Recognised Professional Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety eg NEBOSH Diploma or Masters degree in health and safety management related subject, MBA or equivalent accredited by a professional body Chartered status of a relevant professional body/society ie CMIOSH

Essential

Application Form

Desirable

Application Form

Demonstrable ability to strategically lead and promote a risk- based approach to health and safety management.

Essential

Supporting Statement / Interview

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and liaise with a wide range of staff, extending from senior managers and leading academics, to recognised Trade Union representatives. Experience of effectively managing the performance of individuals, teams and services through performance management systems. Proven capability in preparing Health and Safety reports which are comprehensive and concise. The ability to promote a positive and proactive, risk-based health and safety culture and change attitudes and behaviours

Essential

Supporting Statement / Interview

Essential

Application Form / Supporting Statement / Interview Application Form / Inter- view

Essential

Essential

Interview

Proven IT skills

Essential

Interview

Good training and presentation skills

Essential

Interview

Experience in influencing management and safety cultures within the public sector.

Desirable

Interview

An awareness of current priorities and initiatives within the higher education sector

Desirable

Interview

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