Health & Safety Advisor

Last Updated: 11 September 2026

Build a safer, more confident culture for colleagues and students.

Job title: Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Newcastle University campus (office based)

Employment type: Full time (37 hours per week)

Salary: £34,147–£38,432 per annum (Grade C), with annual incremental progression. This is a development role with supported progression to Grade D following successful completion of the required NEBOSH Diploma. NUSU will fund the qualification and provide paid study time.

About NUSU:

We are Newcastle University Students' Union (NUSU) – an innovative, and student-led organisation dedicated to making the university experience unforgettable. As a charity, we are committed to enriching student life through exciting opportunities, wellbeing support, and championing the student voice. Working closely with Newcastle University, we’re right at the heart of campus, offering a dynamic space that includes a live music venue, bar, supermarket, merchandise shop, food outlets, study spaces, and more.

Summary of the role:

This is a fantastic development opportunity for a health and safety professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. You will lead NUSU's approach to health and safety, helping colleagues and student groups manage risk well and meet our legal responsibilities. The role spans policy development, audits and inspections, fire safety, incident investigation, risk assessments, training and reporting. You will also support students involved in higher-risk sports and outdoor pursuits to develop robust risk assessments and event plans.

As part of our Wider Leadership Team, you will advise senior leaders and represent NUSU in partnership with Newcastle University's Health and Safety team. You will need a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Level 3 health and safety qualification. If you do not already hold the NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, you will be required to complete it as part of the role. NUSU will support you with the study costs and paid time off needed to complete the qualification, making this an excellent opportunity to build your expertise and progress your health and safety career.

For full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification, please see the full Job Description on our website.

Why join us?

At NUSU, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. As part of our organisation, you’ll enjoy:

✅ 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Annual rest and recharge closure – enjoy up to 2 weeks off at the end of the year Employer pension contribution (4%)

✅ Mental health and wellbeing support Exclusive student and staff discounts

✅ Paid time off for volunteering and charity work Subsidised food and drink across our venues

✅ Funded NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, if not already held

✅ Paid study time to complete the required qualification

✅ Support to develop your expertise and progress your health and safety career

How to apply

To apply, please email the following to vacancies.union@newcastle.ac.uk:

• Your CV
• A completed Application Formanswering the questions provided to demonstrate how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Please note that applications must include both a CV and a completed Application Form. Unfortunately, applications that do not include both documents cannot be considered.

If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview process, please let us know, we are happy to help.

Application deadline:

Applications will be accepted until midnight on 4 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview which will take place on 14 October 2026.

We truly appreciate every application; however, we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.

Unfortunately we will not be able to contact those applicants who haven’t been shortlisted, so if you haven’t heard from us by 11th October 2026 this means that you haven’t been successful on this occasion.

Contact info:

For further information please contact Chris Drummond, Head of Opportunities on Chris.Drummond@newcastle.ac.uk

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At NUSU, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. We celebrate and value the differences that make each individual unique and strive to create a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, nationality, or marital/civil partnership status. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, all applicants will be asked to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form to help us ensure fair and inclusive recruitment practices.