Job Description

Job number

COO01272

Faculties

Chief Operating Officer (COO) Team

Departments

Property Division

Salary or Salary range

57,785 - 69,365 per annum

Location/campus

London campuses

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

31 Aug 2025

About the role

------------------


Are you passionate about health and safety? Are you friendly, confident and outgoing with plenty of enthusiasm and a can-do attitude? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for an independent and motivated individual to join our Property Division at Imperial.



Imperial College London is one of the largest built estates in the University sector and delivers a comprehensive range of services to an academic community who are world leaders in the provision of Engineering, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Business Management, Research and Teaching.



We are recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join the H&S Team who are responsible for developing and implementing a safety management system to ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and Imperial policies. On this occasion we are seeking an experienced candidate to provide health and safety guidance to the Maintenance and Building Operations Teams. You will be required to have a comprehensive understanding of the principles and methodologies related to mechanical, electrical, and fabric maintenance.

What you would be doing

---------------------------


You will be responsible for supporting relevant departments in planning, organising, controlling, and maintaining a safe and healthy environment. This will involve developing and undertaking compliance audits and inspections, providing expert technical advice on health & safety matters, and collaborating with various internal teams to promote a safe working environment across a diverse portfolio.



You will be required to develop and undertake compliance audits and inspections to maintain standards and promote best practices, establishing action plans and making recommendations as needed. You aill also produce management reports and information including performance against KPIs on health & safety related service delivery, compliance, and best practices.

What we are looking for

---------------------------


NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Graduate Membership IOSH Practical application of health & safety risk management in a complex operational environment Experience of formulating Codes of Practice and Safe Operating Procedures Review and auditing of safety management compliance Experience with working collaboratively with staff at all levels and alongside organisations in shared premises to deliver high standards of health & safety practice Performing risk assessments, delivering training, accident investigation, policy formulation, and inspections/auditing Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead; communicate effectively and clearly within a large and complex organisation Analytical skills, with a structured and methodical approach. Able to simultaneously manage multiple varied activities and highly organised. Ability to undertake effective and thorough risk assessments, accident investigations, inspections, and audits. Preparation and formulation of appropriate reports and action plans. Flexible approach to working and willingness to work across all Imperial campus locations and sites

What we can offer you

-------------------------


At Imperial, our values--respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation--guide everything we do. You'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, working on projects that directly contribute to the safety and wellbeing of our community. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage interest from individuals who are underrepresented in our workforce. The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes). Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

-----------------------


If you require any further details on the role please contact the Mickie Turner-Goble, Divisional Administration Manager by email - m.turner-goble@imperial.ac.uk

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday, 31 August 2025

Available documents

-----------------------


Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.


###

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.



Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.


###

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.



Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.