Physics Superintendent and Departmental Health and Safety Officer R-R

Physics Superintendent and Departmental Health and Safety Officer

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: £48,822 to £56,535 (Full time, indefinite)

Closing date: Monday 29 June 2026

Please note:

this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University.

The Physics Department is looking to recruit a proactive, enthusiastic person to the role of Superintendent and Departmental Safety Officer. This senior technical leadership role is responsible for managing a small (9) technical team, ensuring robust safety governance, and contributing to the Department’s long‑term strategic plan. The incumbent will lead and oversee all aspects of departmental safety governance, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Act as the Department’s lead technical authority, providing expert advice to senior management, key stakeholders and all members of the Department.
• Represent technical support at senior management and committee meetings, contributing to strategic planning and decision‑making.
• Develop and implement technical and safety strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Manage departmental resources effectively, including budget planning, financial oversight and resource allocation.
• Monitor performance, risk and compliance metrics, ensuring appropriate reporting and continuous improvement.
• Be the Department’s primary contact and lead for projects with the University’s Facilities division and proactively monitor building infrastructure to maintain functionality.

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity. The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all colleagues.