EHS Specialist – Oxford (Onsite) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced EHS Specialist to support a growing GMP facility based in Oxford. This is a fully onsite role working closely with site leadership to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations across laboratories and technical environments.
The Role
You will provide hands‑on support to the Environmental, Health & Safety function, contributing to key safety initiatives and helping maintain high operational standards across the site.
What You’ll Be Doing
Developing and updating risk assessments across laboratory, facility, and construction activities
Creating and delivering EHS training for site teams
Conducting and reviewing COSHH assessments to ensure regulatory compliance
Drafting, revising, and standardising SOPs
Supporting incident investigations, including root‑cause analysis and corrective actions
Reviewing RAMS and Permits to Work for contractors
Providing day‑to‑day EHS advisory support to operational and technical teams
What We’re Looking For
~3–5 years of experience in an EHS advisory role
~ Background in GMP manufacturing, ideally within biotech, pharmaceuticals, or vaccine development (experience from food/technical industries also considered)
~ Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation and best practices
~ Ability to produce clear, practical EHS documentation (risk assessments, COSHH, SOPs, etc.)
~ Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
~ NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum; NEBOSH Diploma preferred
~ Ability to work full‑time onsite (no remote options)