Job Title: Health and Safety Implementation Specialist
This is a full-time temporary position as the primary liaison between the vendor and the University's Project Team throughout the implementation phase of the new Health & Safety Management System (HSMS). The role is essential to ensuring a smooth and well-coordinated implementation, with responsibility for managing operational readiness and supporting stakeholders throughout the transition.
About the Role:
* Coordinate all aspects of the HSMS implementation on behalf of the University.
* Serve as the main liaison between the vendor and the University's Project Team, led by the Head of Compliance.
* Provide regular progress updates to the Project Team.
* Lead and manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT): identify and brief testers, develop test scripts, and oversee the testing process.
* Develop a cutover plan to support transition to the new system and ensure readiness for go-live.
* Oversee the rollout of end-user training in coordination with the vendor.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
* Project Coordination Experience: Demonstrated experience coordinating projects or workstreams, ideally involving IT system or process implementations.
* Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively between internal stakeholders and external vendors.
* Organisational Skills: Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple tasks within defined timelines.
* Testing Coordination: Experience supporting or coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including preparing scripts, managing testers, and capturing outcomes.
* Training Support: Experience in organising or delivering end-user training, briefings, or guidance materials.
Benefits:
* The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with the Project Team and the vendor to implement a new Health & Safety Management System, improving operational efficiency and reducing risk.
* They will also contribute to the development of the University's compliance framework, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements.