Head of Health and Safety - Goldsmiths University of London

Head of Health and Safety - Goldsmiths University of London

Head of Health and Safety July 2022

GOLDSMITHS, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Goldsmiths, University of London is a world- leading centre of educational excellence where ground-breaking research meets innovative teaching and thinking. We’re looking for inspiring and talented people to help build on our global reputation while also growing personally in a true learning organisation. It is proud of its reputation for innovative and challenging thinking across its wide range of disciplines. Goldsmiths’ Strategic Plan for the next 5 years was agreed by its Council in January 2018 and sets out an ambitious vision to shape our portfolio of academic programmes and research, respond to the full range of students’ needs and expectations, equip graduates with the skills and flexibility to make a difference to the world around them and support research that addresses local, national and global challenges.

Goldsmiths staff are encouraged to be ambitious, committed to the learning and development of themselves and others, keen to work across conventional boundaries and driven by the desire to play their part in the delivery of an excellent student and staff experience. For our Professional Services team, we are looking for motivated and talented people to work with administrative and academic colleagues to serve the College to the highest possible standards and ensure it has the support structures and systems in place to thrive. If you are an Estates and Facilities professional who thrives on finding solutions to complex issues, then this is the role for you. You will be motivated to exceed customer expectations and play a leading role in developing a high performing and cohesive team. As the College works to build a new Infrastructure Strategy, you can expect to have challenging and varied work in a rapidly changing environment, and support for your career development. We hope you find this pack, and the role that it reflects, of interest. This appointment is being managed by Goldsmiths’ appointed recruitment partner Michael Hewlett of The Management Recruitment Group. Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV and supporting cover letter outlining key matching experience and rationale for applying for the post. Applications should be sent to:

Michael Hewlett [email protected] 07972 579 938

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OUR MISSION

WE OFFER A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE, GENERATING KNOWLEDGE AND STIMULATING SELF-DISCOVERY THROUGH CREATIVE, RADICAL AND INTELLECTUALLY RIGOROUS THINKING AND PRACTICE

Promoting access and diversity

Our Mission is underpinned by the following values:

• Enabling a wide range of people to benefit from our learning opportunities

Achieving academic excellence

• Pursuing intellectual curiosity

• Recruiting students and staff from all backgrounds and experiences

• Encouraging the highest standards of research and practice • Building on our diverse strengths through interdisciplinary imagination

• Strengthening our local connections as we extend our international reach

Supporting our students and staff

• Maximising the interaction of teaching and research

• Creating a responsive and collaborative learning environment

Radical and innovative thinking

• Providing inspiring opportunities for personal and social development

• Cultivating a unique and creative approach to all our subjects

• Enhancing the life skills of employable and enterprising global citizens

• Daring to think differently and to challenge the norms • Embracing new ideas with energy and reflection

Creating change, locally and globally

• Being socially aware and socially engaged

Respecting the individual

• Actively promoting sustainability

• Encouraging individuality and nurturing talent

• Fostering a social and intellectual community within, and beyond, Goldsmiths

• Enabling freedom of thought and expression

• Nurturing an environment of openness and tolerance

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ESTATES AND FACILITIES

Estates and Facilities is a specialist directorate within the University with circ. 200 staff. It maintains and supports the University and its changing needs in respect of the following disciplines: • estates strategy & strategic development • capital projects, minor works and refurbishments • maintenance (building and grounds), surveys, statutory compliance • Infrastructure • facilities services including: cleaning, portering, security, switchboard, reception, post and stores; • health and safety • catering • conference services • procurement The main campus is based at New Cross, London Borough of Lewisham and covers approximately 16 acres. It comprises some 100 buildings ranging from four fine Victorian Grade II listed buildings, a number of former domestic properties (now being used for academic and office purposes), a range of post-war utility buildings (now requiring replacement), to new purpose built ultra-modern buildings, and halls of residence and studio space that are a short walk away. Also situated approximately 12 miles from the main campus is Loring Sports Ground, located in Sidcup, London Borough of Bexley, which consists of a 20 acre sports ground and associated buildings. The variety of buildings presents a diverse set of challenges. • space utilisation & timetabling, • energy and carbon management, • environmental management

Estates & Facilities aims to make significant improvement to its service delivery and the quality of the estate in order to meet the rising expectations of staff and students.

The main functions of Estates and Facilities are:

• To advise on strategy to optimise the use of the estate and to meet the future requirements of the institutional/ corporate plan; • To procure development projects as approved; • To create a safe campus environment; • To manage and keep under review, property agreements, leases etc.; • To liaise with external bodies, as appropriate concerning the estate; • To maintain buildings, services and grounds in safe condition and fit for purpose; • The provision of timetabling services to maximise space utilisation. • To operate support services which meet agreed Service Level Standards; • To monitor effectively all financial activities to ensure departmental compliance with University’s financial regulations and procurement procedures; • To adopt value for money solutions in all aspects of activities; • To develop, maintain and implement policies and procedures to effectively manage the estate and its services; • To identify and meet current and emerging ‘customer’ requirements; • To ensure that all work and services for which it is responsible, are undertaken in a safe manner; • To provide all of its staff with the necessary training and support to effectively undertake their work and promote personal development; • To provide a facilities management function for the delivery of portering, cleaning, security, post room, central stores and telephone services. Estates and Facilities’ overall aim is to provide for sustainable first class facilities for research, teaching and learning and other activities and to create a vibrant and safe environment for students, staff and visitors and to deliver a service in a professional and integrated way.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY TEAM:

A versatile team delivering Health and Safety, Fire and building a safer future functions to meet the corporate and operational needs of Goldsmiths. The team reporting into the Director of Estates and Facilities have a Head of Health and Safety supported by a Health and Safety Officer, a Compliance and Sustainability Manager and is currently looking to appoint a Fire Safety Manager.

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ROLE DESCRIPTION

Post: Head of Health and Safety Responsible to: Director of Estates and Facilities Management Direct reports: Three

• To take lead responsibility for health and safety communications with staff at all levels of the organisation to promote better health and safety management. • To promote a safety culture throughout the organisation by keeping up-to-date with the legislation and developments in the field of health and safety. • To create and regularly monitor the College Health and Safety Strategy and Action Plan. • Regularly monitor the safety performance of the University and its departments by inspections and incident investigations, and feed outcomes into the strategic role. • Contribute expertise to core strategies and policies and identify opportunities to ensure health and safety risks are adequately controlled. • Monitor, analyse and report health and safety incident >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14

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