Application Deadline: 15 March 2026
Department: Office of Chief Manufacturing Officer
Location: Stevenage (SMIC)
Description
To coordinate and support the business on all aspects with regards to health and safety to prevent accidents, injuries, and work-related illness in the workplace. Create and implement health and safety policies in accordance with the latest legislation. To establish, manage and monitor standards, processes, communications, training, and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with Health and Safety with Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult are adhered to.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure a safe workplace environment identifying and mitigating risk to health and safety
Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting
Co-ordinate the development of health & safety policies, systems of work and procedures
Ensure that all health and safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated
Co-ordinate the collaborative cross function safety champions and ensure actions and responsibilities are completed in a timely manner
Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations
Ensure that all accidents, near misses, and observations are documented, investigated and recommended improvements are implemented
Establish a full programme of documented health & safety inspections, audits and checks are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities and obligations
Establish a structured programme of health & safety training throughout the Company, ensuring that complete and accurate health and safety and training records are maintained
Liaise with external health and safety consultants in the provision of training programs and health and safety services
Manage and devise the agenda for, chair and formulate & distribute minutes for the Health & Safety Committee meetings ensuring that all agreed action points are completed within deadlines
Keep up to date with, and maintain a working knowledge of all aspects pertaining to health, safety, and welfare at work legislation (including HSE requirements) and communicate relevant changes to the business as required and appropriate
Provide regular reports to stakeholders on relevant health and safety activities
Chair monthly collaborator meetings relevant to health & safety matters and enhancing the culture across multiple organisations
Liaise with suppliers and third parties in relation to Health and safety events/ Inspections i.e., Insurers, solicitors Etc
Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Experience:
A minimum of 3+ years recent and relevant experience in a similar role
Provision of legally compliant advice to managers/supervisors
Responsibility of undertaking H&S investigations and subsequent actions
Experience of formulating, implementing, and revising H and S strategies, policies and procedures
Knowledge / Skills / Competencies:
Highly motivated, pragmatic, and practical to support the mission of the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult to accelerate the development of a commercial cell and gene-based therapy industry in the UK
Desire to establish a high-profile career within cell and gene sector and the personal drive to help push the sector to be a commercial success.
High-level interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills and emotional intelligence
A "roll your sleeves up" hands-on attitude towards varying work assignments
Resilient, with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritise workload within a fast-paced professional environment, with a strong attention to detail
Flexible and pragmatic, able to learn quickly and respond flexibly to project needs and priorities
Project ownership and pride in its delivery
Flexibility towards work assignments and new learning
Ability to work well under pressure, to work independently and to be able to take the initiative when completing tasks
Ambitious, collaborative, driven
Comfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are set
Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them in a professional manner
Accurate with strong attention to detail
Ability to quickly establish credibility and build rapport and trust
Proven ability to engage constructively with colleagues at all levels across different departments to deliver objectives and to respond to a wide range of customer and management needs
Proven diplomacy skills with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders
High degree of motivation, problem solving skills and innovative thinking
A good team player with a hands-on approach, and adaptable to new challenges
Experience of standard Microsoft packages
A positive attitude towards learning, personal and professional development
Keeps up to date with professional knowledge, expertise and best practice.
Willingness to travel
A proven history of management skills in project delivery
Experience of working in a small organisation with a pragmatic attitude
Accepts own mistakes - prioritise team over personal goals
Driven and proactive - goes above and beyond the call of duty to achieve company results
Leads and inspires colleagues
Understands innovation and the impact of disruptive technologies as well as drivers of change and new ways of working across industry, processes, people, and culture
Strong influencing and leadership skills. Understands influencing, stakeholder management and negotiation strategies
Confidential in all matters
Calm in stressful situations
Education / Qualifications
NEBOSH General Certificate
NEBOSH Environmental Certificate
Fire safety and risk management
COSHH Assessor
IOSH Managing Safely
CGT Catapult is committed to providing an equal, diverse, and inclusive work environment where everyone's contributions are valued. We celebrate differences, empower, and inspire everyone, because when everyone is included, everyone wins. In 2024, we received bronze accreditation from Inclusive Employers.