Asbestos Officer – AD2174R1HM

Previous applicants need not apply.

Working as part of a small team assisting the Asbestos Manager with the ongoing management of asbestos across the University estate. To undertake survey/inspection work to identify asbestos containing material and support the development and maintenance of the University asbestos register.

The postholder will be involved with the delivery of an interim system for the assessment and authorisation of maintenance work.

The postholder will be required to use their initiative and creative thinking in all aspects of their work. This may range from complex investigative work to simple enquiries. Within the framework the postholder must ensure that all work carried out complies with current legislation, regulation, specifications and policies.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

· Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays

· Financial contribution to relocation

· Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

· A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies

· Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services

· Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel

· Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Steven Straiton (Asbestos Manager), email: ss394@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE CURRENT SUITABILITY REQUIREMENTS set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. While all applications received are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the further particulars, for this post the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK themselves without relying on University sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.

This post will/may be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.

Closing Date: 8 January 2024

Please quote ref: AD2174R1HM

Further Particulars: AD2174R1HM FPs.doc

Estates

Salary: £30,487 - £36,024 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible