Organisational structure

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department

The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department is part of the Corporate Services Group and provides expert guidance and advice on all aspects of occupational safety and health to the entire University community, to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, the University Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy, and current best practice, across the wide range of activities undertaken by the University.

The Department consists of the Directorate team and three specialist areas:

• Directorate
  • Director of Health and Safety
  • Deputy Director (Operational Management and Core Safety Advisory Services)
  • Deputy Director (Specialist Safety Advisory Services)
  • Deputy Director (Health and Wellbeing - Staff)
• Operational Management and Core Safety Advisory Services
  • Business Services
  • Fire Safety Unit
  • Safety, Audit and Training Unit
• Specialist Safety Advisory Services
  • Radiation Protection Unit
  • Biological Safety Unit
  • Chemical Safety Unit
• Health and Wellbeing
  • Occupational Health Service
  • Staff Disability Advisory Service
  • Staff Wellbeing Service

Organisational chart

A visual representation of our structure is available in our Organisational Chart.

Introducing health and safety at the University - please note, the Department structure is out of date in this video, however, the health and safety advice is still accurate

Introductory video outlining what the Health and Safety Department do and some basic health and safety guidance. A fuller induction video session (approx. 15 minutes) is also available below which outlines health and safety at the University and what the Health and Safety Department do in more detail.