Overview
Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together scientists, technologists, policy makers, and entrepreneurs to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas:
* Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology
* Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture
* Climate Change & Managing CO₂
* Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
This is ambitious work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Explore more at www.eit.org.
Your Role
We are looking for a experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officers to lead and shape our EHS strategy within a cutting-edge pharmaceutical and biotechnology facility. You will be the driving force behind ensuring full compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental regulations while championing a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Your 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 the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and COSHH
* Collaborate 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
* Support the management of biological, chemical, radiological, and ergonomic hazards in pharmaceutical and biotech operations
* Maintain and report on KPIs related to safety performance, regulatory compliance, and incident management
* Represent the company in external audits and inspections (e.g. HSE, MHRA, Environment Agency)
* Support sustainability and environmental initiatives where relevant (e.g. waste management, energy efficiency, environmental permits)
Requirements
Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent (essential)
* Minimum 5 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
* Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* Familiarity with GxP and regulatory frameworks (MHRA, EMA, FDA)
* Experience with environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives is a plus
Benefits
Our Benefits
* Competitive salary + travel allowance + bonus
* Enhanced holiday pay
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Income Protection
* Private Medical Insurance
* Hospital Cash Plan
* Therapy Services
* Perk Box
* Electric Car Scheme
Working Together
* 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
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