Farms & Outdoor Health & Safety Officer

Are you looking for a great job opportunity in farm health & safety? The University of Reading is looking for someone with farming, horticulture, grounds maintenance or similar experience and a commitment to good H&S in farming and research. In this interesting role you will support the University’s commercial farm team and on-farm researchers. You will also support campus-based grounds maintenance staff and academic fieldwork projects. You will develop standards, provide practical advice, and constructively investigate concerns and incidents. The post also contributes to the H&S training and audit programmes and the general work of the Health and Safety Services team.

The University of Reading is looking for a Scientific Safety Advisor

You will have:

• Relevant practical experience in a farm or similar outdoor environment
• A commitment to good health & safety in farming and grounds maintenance
• The ability and motivation to engage positively with a wide range of workers

Informal contact details 

Contact role: Health & Safety Services Director
Contact name: Jenny McGrother
Contact phone:+44 (0)118 378 8889
Contact email: [email protected]

Alternative informal contact details

Contact role: Health & Safety Advisor
Contact name: Steve Ansell
Contact phone:+44 (0)118 378 7737
Contact email: [email protected]

Interview date: 16/06/2022

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website .

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.