Overview
Are you a proactive health and safety professional ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, regulated environment? We're seeking an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety Officer to play a key role in enhancing and leading Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) functions at our cutting-edge pharmaceutical and biotechnology facility.
Responsibilities
* Maintain site-wide health and safety policies in line with UK legislation and industry best practice (e.g. HSE, COSHH, MHRA, COMAH)
* Support health and safety risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations across all departments including labs, production, R&D, and facilities
* Ensure full compliance with relevant regulations, including but not limited to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
* Collaborate closely with QA, Facilities, Manufacturing, R&D, and HR to embed safety into all business operations and projects
* Lead EHS training and development programs for employees and contractors, ensuring appropriate induction and refresher courses are conducted
* Support the management of biological, chemical, radiological, and ergonomic hazards commonly encountered in pharmaceutical and biotech operations
* Maintain and report on KPIs related to safety performance, regulatory compliance, and incident management
* Support in representing the company in external audits and inspections (e.g. HSE, MHRA, Environment Agency)
* Support the sustainability and environmental initiatives where relevant (e.g. waste management, energy efficiency, environmental permits)
Qualifications
Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
* Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent (essential)
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a health and safety leadership role within pharmaceutical, biotech, or related regulated industries
* Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and risk management practices in laboratory and manufacturing environments
* Experience of Biosafety/GM regulations
* Capability and flexibility to work in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same
Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* Familiarity with GxP standards and regulatory frameworks (MHRA, EMA, FDA)
* Experience in environmental compliance or sustainability programs
Benefits
We offer the following salary and benefits:
* Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + bonus + travel allowance
* Enhanced holiday pay
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Income Protection
* Private Medical Insurance
* Hospital Cash Plan
* Therapy Services
* Perk Box
* Electric Car Scheme
Terms of Appointment
* You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary
* You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford
* During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme
* This position is full time, permanent and will be fully office based (Monday - Friday onsite).
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