Background of department/role

We are committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff, students and visitors. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to join our central Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) team.  

As HSW Advisor, you will work across the University alongside other advisors and specialists in a wide range of fields, including performing arts, engineering, science and medical fields. You will provide professional advice and guidance on all health, safety and staff wellbeing matters and promote the development of a positive HSW culture within the University community.  

You will support the development and implementation of effective HSW systems and policies, develop and deliver HSW training, perform audits and inspections, undertake risk assessments, report on HSW matters to relevant personnel and committees and support the continual improvement of the University HSW management systems.

You will have substantial experience in a HSW advisory role or in a role where you are managing health, safety and wellbeing matters on a daily basis. It is essential that you hold, or are working towards professional health, safety and wellbeing qualifications - please refer to the job description for the full list. You will need to be a practical thinker, solution driven, with strong communication and interpersonal skills and with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

The role will be based in Canterbury and will involve travel to other campus, with hybrid/ flexible working arrangements available.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 13th of January 2026
Closing date for Applications:          16th of February 2026
Interviews are to be held: 25th of February and the 12th of March 2026

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Alison Moyes, health.safety@canterbury.ac.uk(strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ06035

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.