Interim Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer


Company:	UHI Perth
Salary:	£40,574.10 to £45,491.57 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Perth, PH1 2NX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	13 Oct 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

Interim - Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer

Full time, Fixed term

35 hours per week (1FTE)

Salary: £40,574.10 - £45,491.57 per annum

UHI Perth is one of Scotland’s leading colleges for Further and Higher Education and a key partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands, Scotland’s newest university.

We are seeking to appoint an Interim Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer to provide specialist leadership and professional advice across the College on all matters relating to health, safety and wellbeing. This is a key technical role, responsible for supporting a safe, legally compliant and proactive health and safety culture for staff, students and visitors.

The post holder will act as the college's lead adviser on Health, Safety and Wellbeing matters, working closely with managers and staff across all departments to support compliance, continuous improvement and a positive safety culture. Whilst operating independently when undertaking audits, inspections and assurance activities, the post holder will be an integral member of the wider Estates team.

The post holder will be able to build credible relationships and influence effectively, and have a visible, approachable presence across the college while retaining independence when undertaking assurance, audit and investigation activities.

The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in health and safety management, strong knowledge of current legislation and best practice, and the capability to develop trusted relationships with managers at all levels. The role involves delivering training, conducting investigations and audits, preparing reports for senior management and the Board, and liaising with external bodies including the Health and Safety Executive and sector networks.

This post is offered on fixed term interim basis to support UHI Perth during a period of strategic review.

To apply or find out more, click ‘Apply Now’ and complete the application form.

Closing date: 23:45 on Sunday 25 October 2026

Interviews to be held: Tuesday 03 November 2026

This post undertakes regulated work with children and protected adults, and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check is required. A check will be made against the list of those barred from working with children and protected adults.

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