Debbie Smith
About Debbie Smith
Debbie Smith is a Health and Safety Officer at Arup with extensive experience in health and safety management and facilities services, previously working at various institutions including the University of Warwick and NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement.
Title and Current Position
Debbie Smith is currently serving as a Health and Safety Officer at Arup, based in Solihull. She began her tenure with Arup in 2019. Her role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, implementing risk management strategies, and maintaining safety standards across the organization.
Career at University of Warwick
Before joining Arup, Debbie Smith held several significant roles at the University of Warwick and its Science Park from 2014 to 2019. She served as a Health and Safety / Facilities Manager, where she was responsible for enhancing student experience and campus presentation. Additionally, she worked as a Property Surveyor at the University of Warwick Science Park, focusing on property-related projects. Her tenure also included a role as Project Manager for Operations and Facilities Services, during which she led various operational projects.
Experience at NHS Institute
In her role at the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement from 2007 to 2014, Debbie Smith acted as a Facilities / Health and Safety Manager. She implemented safety improvement systems across multiple NHS sites, ensuring that the facilities met high safety standards. Her work contributed to creating safer environments for both staff and patients.
Education and Certifications
Debbie Smith has an extensive educational background in Occupational Health and Safety. She studied at EEF Woodland Grange, achieving a NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety between 2012 and 2016. She is also certified in NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management. Further certifications include being a D.S.E Assessor and completing First Aid At Work training, including defibrillator use. She also holds a BTEC National in Business and Finance from Henley College, Coventry.
Technical and Computer Proficiency
Debbie Smith is proficient in all Microsoft Office packages, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. She possesses an OCR Stage III Diploma in RSA Text Processing and holds an E.C.D.L (European Computer Driving Licence) certification. Additionally, she has experience in audio typing, which adds to her versatile skill set in administrative and technical tasks.