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Buildings and Safety Manager

On-site in London·Added today (last checked 10 Nov)

University College London

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Our summary

Salary: £57,570 - £67,776 a year
About £3,660 - £4,160 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, London
Experience: Senior level
Holiday: 41 days holiday
Commute: Cycle to work and season ticket loan

Skills

Requirements

About you

You will have extensive experience of working in a research laboratory in a higher education institution or equivalent environment. You will have relevant laboratory health and safety qualifications to enable you to be the DSO and a comprehensive understanding of laboratory and buildings health and safety legislation, including containment levels and engineering controls.

You will have substantial experience of managing a team, including delegating work, conducting appraisals and identifying training needs, and of building management: coordinating estates projects, overseeing contractors, and allocating space and resources. You will be able to manage a budget, prioritise a varied workload, and communicate well with colleagues at all levels, external contractors and public services.

You will be self-motivated, hands-on and committed to best practice. You will need a flexible approach to working and be willing to provide out-of-hours call-out cover for yourself and your team. A postgraduate qualification in a relevant scientific discipline is desirable.

Pay & benefits

What we offer

The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work - please see https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies-advice/ways-working to find out more.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below:

41 days' holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
Immigration loan
Relocation scheme for certain posts
On-site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

The role

About us

UCL School of Pharmacy is one of the world's leading centres of excellence for pharmaceutical science, education and professional engagement, ranked third in the world by QS (2026, Pharmacy and Pharmacology). The Division has a track record in high-quality research across a broad range of drug discovery, pharmacy and patient safety-related areas, and for developing spinout companies that have brought new therapeutic strategies to patients. The School is housed in a large standalone building in Brunswick Square, with some additional leased offices in Tavistock Square.

Further information can be found on our website: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/pharmacy/

This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Pharmacy as our Buildings and Safety Manager.

About the role

The Senior Buildings and Safety Manager will ensure that the School of Pharmacy meets the health and safety objectives of the University, and will manage the maintenance of the fabric, services, facilities and environmental controls of the building. Acting as the Divisional Safety Officer, you will play a significant role in delivering University safety initiatives, including fire evacuation, waste disposal, risk management and emergency planning.

You will also act as building manager and Divisional lead for building security, with line management of the front of house team (security, reception and goods received, portering and post). You will be the main link between the School and UCL Estates and central Safety Services, input into the design and delivery of refurbishment projects, oversee contractors, and manage the Divisional operations budget.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will work as a senior team leader within the Division, managing change as appropriate and contributing to management decisions in your areas. The role includes out-of-hours emergency call-out cover.

This position is available from January 2027

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

The job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Steve Bunting, s.bunting@ucl.ac.uk

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR Administrator.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL's workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and - for Grade 9 and 10 roles - women.

Applicants should also familiarise themselves with UCL's policies on: Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Personal Relationships Policy.

Our department holds an Athena Swan Silver award in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.