Overview
Job Title: Senior Health and Safety Specialist
Application Closing Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Full time, open ended This is an opportunity to join the University Health, Safety and Wellbeing Service and help support and facilitate cutting edge teaching and research at the University. This role is crucial to the safety of the university as the successful candidate will act as the lead on Chemical, Biological and Radiological Safety across the university. In this role you will work with senior colleagues across the University to ensure that the processes and procedures necessary to successfully and safely manage scientific work are in place and working. You will have significant experience of Chemical, Biological and radiological safety in practice and in particular have a good understanding of radiological protection. You will hold a degree in a related subject and a safety qualification. More specific or higher qualifications in safety, biological safety or radiological safety are desirable, but not essential as there will be an opportunity for the successful candidate to undertaken additional training to enhance their skills. You will be an excellent communicator and have experience of explaining the positive impact that strong health and safety systems bring to senior leadership. You will work within the University Health and Safety Service and together with that team drive high standards of Safety across the University. This is an interesting and challenging role that really makes a difference. For full details please refer to the Job Descripton and Person Specification. Our Benefits At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include: Time off – generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme. Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities. Support for you and those close to you – through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options. Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support. Travel and sustainability – access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting. Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University. If you would like to discuss this role informally please do not hesitate to contact the University Health, Safety and Risk Manager, Neil Budworth on n.budworth@lboro.ac.uk Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a completed University application form. Closing date: 17th September 2026 Interviews: 25th September 2026
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