Head of Health and Safety, International Centre for Life

At Life, our ambition is to be one of the most accessible and inclusive science centres in Europe. To achieve that, we need to make sure our people, places and activities are safe, welcoming, resilient and well managed.

We are looking for a Health and Safety Head to provide senior, organisation-wide leadership across health and safety, operational compliance, public protection and resilience.

This is a varied and influential role in a complex, high profile and public-facing organisation. Life includes a science centre that welcomes thousands of visitors each year; a public square that delivers events, including an annual ice rink; cafes, and a multi-storey car park. In addition, buildings are leased to Newcastle University and the NHS, featuring a mix of laboratories and offices. 

You will advise the senior executive team and the Trustees; lead strategy, assurance, audits, reporting and action tracking; and help Life respond to changing requirements, including Martyn’s Law, fire safety, contractor management, emergency planning and assist with business continuity.

Find out more about this role including details on how to apply

Deadline: 23rd October