Could you lead and deliver a university-wide asbestos advice service, and contribute to its wider health & safety? The University of Reading’s H&S Services team needs an experienced professional to support good management of asbestos. You will maintain the University’s Asbestos Management Plan and the Asbestos Register. You will provide training and advice to staff on asbestos and other estates-related topics, including management of contractors, permit-to work, isolations, confined spaces, and events on the University estate. This post would suit an asbestos specialist looking to significantly develop their wider H&S expertise or a general H&S professional with relevant asbestos experience.

You will have:

•    Experience in asbestos control
•    Knowledge of UK H&S legislation
•    The ability to clearly communicate with staff across the University
•    A genuine commitment to occupational health & safety and to contributing to a team serving a large organisation with a varied set of hazards

Contact Name: Jenny McGrother
Contact Job Title: Health & Safety Services Director
Contact Email address: j.mcgrother@reading.ac.uk
Contact Phone Number: +44 (0)118 378 8889

Alternative Contact Name: Nick Bathurst
Alternative Contact Job Title: Construction and Estates Health & Safety Advisor
Alternative Contact Email address: n.bathurst@reading.ac.uk
Contact Phone Number: +44 (0)118 378 2790

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Closing date: 23 September 2024.