We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join an established organisation based at Porton Down Science Park.
Reporting to the Head of Process Technology and Support, you will be responsible for effectively managing the health and safety function across the business, ensuring legislative compliance, best practice and continuous improvement.
In addition, it is crucial that you ensure everyone in the company complies with Health & Safety laws and that all activities and facilities meet the Health & Safety legislation.
Main responsibilities include:
Develop and execute H&S plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines.
Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of H&S.
Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.
Work proactively with managers and other key staff to establish and maintain a programme of continuous improvement in the management of H&S, well-being, etc.
Ensure that rigorous risk assessment and incident management systems are in place and followed across the organisation. Accountable for setting and overseeing the incident investigation process.
Conduct training and presentations for H&S matters and accident prevention.
Oversee the adherence to the PBL Safety Improvement plan. Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
Maintain close liaison with management, scientific, technical, engineering, maintenance and administrative staff to ensure high standards of H&S.
Actively maintain high levels of awareness of H&S practices and legislation, monitor compliance to policies and H&S laws.
Maintain and develop a high level of understanding of the nature and significance of the work carried out by the scientific, technical, engineering, maintenance and administrative staff.
Manage a system of auditing and seeking assurance of H&S in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Take a lead role in the development of H&S standards and systems across the business.
Participate and lead as necessary in emergency and unplanned events and participate in safety groups and in investigations of accidents and incidents as required.
Maintain in an appropriate form such records and systems as are necessary to fulfil H&S policy, including those containing confidential information.
Maintain H&S competences to national standards.
Comply with all PBL policies and procedures.
Perform any other duties as per instructions of line manager/senior management.
Person Specification:
BSc/BA in safety management or relevant field.
NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma.
Proven experience as a safety manager.
Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a health and safety role.
Knowledge of statutory requirements.
Specialist skills in Good Manufacturing Practice and Biological Safety.
Experience of managing related hazards, such as fire, environment etc.
Experience of leading committees and working groups.
Deep understanding of legal H&S guidelines.
Experience of managing a training and audit programme.
For more information, please contact Carrie today or click apply!