Salary: £26,707 to £28,031 per annum (£16,024 to £16,818 pro rata)

Part time, Fixed Term.

Introduction to York St John University 

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. 

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging. 

The Team 

The Health & Safety team sits within the Governance & Compliance directorate, and are responsible for creating a health and safety culture and ethos across the University. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting risks assessments, investigating accidents, carrying out audits and checks, developing policies and codes of practice, advising on best practice and compliance, and delivering training. 

The Role 

This is a part time opportunity offering 22.2 hours per week. It is a fixed term contract for 12 months. 

This is an exciting new role that will support the Health & Safety Adviser and Deputy Health & Safety Adviser in organising, monitoring and recording health and safety compliance across York St John University. The post holder will play a key role in maintaining records, facilitating meetings, arranging externally-led training courses and administrating the e-learning training portal, updating the University's health and safety website and intranet pages, and carry-out low-level health and safety checks.  

Required Skills and Experience 

The successful candidate will have administration experience, including arranging and supporting meetings, recording data, and communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders.   

Additional Information 

For informal enquiries, please contact Matt Bellew at gov.complaince@yorksj.ac.uk . 

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and a test. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview. 

Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route. 

Closing Date: 25 May 2026

Programme/Section: Professional Support (including Research vacancies)

Salary: £26,707 to £28,031 per annum pro rata