Building on our foundations to create a safe, healthy and supportive environment is fundamental to the University’s strategy. As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening our health and safety culture, we are seeking an experienced and influential Health and Safety Audit & Assurance Manager to lead our audit and assurance programme and help drive continuous improvement across the University.

As the University's lead health and safety auditor, you will provide independent assurance to the University Executive Board, University Council and other governance bodies, on health and safety performance, emerging risks and organisational learning to enhance performance, and support Faculties and Professional Services in delivering excellence in health and safety management.

You will play a key role in helping the University maintain a positive, proportionate and risk-based approach to health and safety, enabling outstanding teaching, research and student experience.

About the role

As the University's lead Health and Safety Audit & Assurance Manager, you will be responsible for designing, delivering and continuously improving the University's health and safety assurance programme.

Working closely with senior leaders, managers and specialist colleagues, you will provide constructive challenge, independent assurance and practical support to strengthen health and safety performance across the institution.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering the University's annual risk-based health and safety audit programme, informed by the University's Operational Health and Safety Risk Register and departmental risk profiles.
• Evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of health and safety policies, standards, risk assessments and Codes of Practice.
• Producing clear, evidence-based audit reports that identify areas of good practice, opportunities for improvement and non-conformances.
• Supporting Faculties and Professional Services departments to develop proportionate and effective improvement plans.
• Monitoring audit actions through to completion and providing assurance on progress and effectiveness.
• Identifying themes, trends and organisational learning opportunities arising from audit activity.
• Providing high-quality assurance reporting to the University Executive Board, Council and relevant governance committees.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the University's health and safety management arrangements and culture.

This varied role sits within the University's Safety, Health and Employee Wellbeing Service, a specialist team providing leadership, advice, support and assurance across the University community.

The role is primarily based at our Claverton Down campus. Hybrid working is available in line with operational requirements, normally allowing up to two days per week working remotely. Job share applications are welcomed.

About you

We are looking for an experienced health and safety professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.

You will have substantial experience of auditing health and safety management systems within a large, complex organisation and be comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership teams and governance bodies.

You will be able to balance independent scrutiny with a collaborative approach, helping colleagues identify practical solutions and drive meaningful improvement.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Significant experience of health and safety auditing within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and its practical application.
• Experience of developing, delivering and managing risk-based audit programmes.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing and communication skills.
• The ability to present complex information clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills, with the ability to support and challenge constructively.
• A proactive approach to promoting positive health and safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Experience of working with, or alongside, regulatory bodies and external stakeholders.

Experience gained within a research-intensive, scientific, engineering, healthcare, higher education or similarly complex technical environment would be particularly valuable.

Essential qualifications

You will hold:

• A recognised health and safety qualification at Level 6 or above (such as the NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 or equivalent).
• A recognised auditing qualification, such as ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or equivalent.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.

Why join us

This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to a world-leading university while working in a role that offers exceptional breadth, influence and variety.

You will engage with activities ranging from advanced scientific research and engineering laboratories to student-facing services, accommodation, sports facilities and major construction programmes. No two days are the same, and the impact of your work will be visible at the highest levels of the institution.

Most importantly, you will help create the conditions that enable our staff and students to thrive safely while delivering world-class teaching and research.

What we can offer you 

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the Â鶹´«Ã½ a great place to work as well as following us and .

Be Well at Bath

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at Bath.

 

Closing Date: 18 Nov 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £48,337 to £57,666

Come and join our busy HR Operations Team and gain experience within one of the leading UK universities!

You will join the Hourly Paid Worker team which is part of the HR Operations team and be responsible for providing an efficient and effective Hourly Paid Worker and HR administration service. 

Your role primarily will focus on administering the process for hourly paid workers, updating the HR system ensuring appropriate information is provided to Payroll in a timely manner, and for administering staff references.

Ideally you will:

• have a proven track record in administration, preferably gained within a fast-paced office environment and have an interest in HR administration;
• possess excellent interpersonal skills, together with a positive, professional manner and the ability to deal tactfully and confidently with people at all levels;
• have excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise work effectively and consistently meet deadlines. 

Further information

This is a part time role working up to 30 hours per week offered on on a fixed term basis of up to 12 months. We can be flexible on how the hours are worked depending on your circumstances.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jacqui Gendle, HR Operations Manager jscg20@bath.ac.uk 

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you 

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the Â鶹´«Ã½ a great place to work as well as following us and .

Be Well at Bath

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at Bath.

 

Closing Date: 09 Nov 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £26,301 to £26,615 pro rota per annum

This role sits in a unique place in the Â鶹´«Ã½. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Workforce Development in the HR department, you will have full access to all our people data. You will also be embedded in the virtual team that is iteratively developing the People, Culture and Environment statement for our REF 2029 submission. This is the primary focus of your time with us.

…and make a difference for the people you will work with.

We know that we have weaknesses in our data and that we need to develop our ability to move from report generation to developing insights. The second part of your role will be to act as a subject matter expert, supporting your colleagues in the HR Management Information Team in both the development and delivery of the actions that will improve our data quality, and to acquire further confidence and expertise in the use of Power BI to create insights.

About the Workforce Development at the Â鶹´«Ã½

Workforce Development sits within the wider HR Department and comprises specialist teams focused on People Consultancy, Reward, Academic Promotion and HR Management Information. We work collaboratively across priorities and projects, bringing together colleagues with different expertise to solve problems and deliver change.

Our work is guided by the University's Generous Leadership approach. We aim to create an environment where people can thrive, contribute and develop.

This is reflected in three core qualities:

• Authentic – acting with purpose and building trust.
• Empathetic – showing genuine care, respect and consideration for others.
• Adaptive – responding positively to change and supporting flexible ways of working.

These principles shape how we work together and support our colleagues across the University.

About You

We are looking for someone who is curious, analytical and motivated by using data to answer meaningful questions. You will be comfortable working with large and complex datasets, turning information into clear insights that support decision-making and continuous improvement.

You will bring:

• A degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation, analysis and reporting.
• Experience of using Power BI (or similar business intelligence tools) to develop reports, dashboards and visualisations.
• Experience of analysing and interpreting data to identify trends, patterns and opportunities for improvement.
• The ability to present complex information in a clear and accessible way for a range of audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to data quality and accuracy.
• Experience of working with multiple data sources and managing large datasets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs to agreed timescales.
• A commitment to collaborative working and continuous learning.

This role would suit candidates from a variety of professional backgrounds, including people analytics, business intelligence, management information, research analytics or data analysis. If your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement but you believe you have the skills and potential to succeed, we would encourage you to apply.

Further Information 

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) fixed term basis with an expected end date of 31/07/2029.

If you have any questions about the team or the role, please contact Katie Ross (Senior People Consultant) on kr634@bath.ac.uk

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you 

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the Â鶹´«Ã½ a great place to work as well as following us and .

Be Well at Bath

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at Bath.

 

Closing Date: 06 Nov 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £39,560 to £46,970