Health And Safety Manager – Laboratories

Company: Irwin & Colton
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Location: Witney
Job Description:

Health and Safety Manager – Laboratories

Salary: up to £50,000, plus benefits

Location: Oxford (5 days per week on‑site)

Are you experienced in managing laboratory environments, ensuring safety, and streamlining operations in a fast‑paced science setting? Do you thrive in a role that combines client service, facilities management, and lab compliance, all within a collaborative innovation‑focused environment?

We are seeking a highly motivated Health and Safety Manager for a dynamic life sciences property and lab operations facility. This hybrid position plays a crucial role in supporting scientific clients and maintaining high standards of safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary onsite liaison for lab clients, managing onboarding and ongoing client services.
  • Oversee day‑to‑day building operations, including maintenance, repairs, and safety procedures.
  • Coordinate laboratory safety, chemical inventories, equipment installation, and compliance protocols.
  • Manage hazardous waste disposal, lab permits, and incident documentation.
  • Support community engagement activities, events, and client feedback initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in property or laboratory operations within a life sciences setting.
  • Strong knowledge of lab safety procedures, chemical management, and compliance standards.
  • Proven ability to coordinate multiple operational workflows and client relationships.
  • Good organisational skills with a solutions‑driven, customer‑focused approach.
  • NEBOSH/H&S qualified would be desirable.

Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026