Environmental, Health and Safety Officer

Environmental, Health and Safety Officer

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The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is building a world-class R&D facility at Oxford Science Park to drive sustainable, high-impact innovation in health, food, climate, and AI, transforming breakthrough science into global solutions.

Are you a proactive health and safety professional ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, regulated environment? We’re seeking an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety Officer to play a key role in enhancing and leading Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) functions at our cutting-edge pharmaceutical and biotechnology facility.

In this role, you’ll work collaboratively across departments, from R&D and manufacturing to QA and facilities, to embed a robust culture of safety and continuous improvement. You'll bring a hands-on, solutions-driven approach and act as a strong communicator and influencer to help foster compliance and operational excellence. With a sharp analytical mind and the ability to juggle multiple priorities, you’ll ensure our people, processes, and projects are aligned with UK legislation and industry best practices.

Key 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 but not limited to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Collaborate closely 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 are conducted.
• Support the management of biological, chemical, radiological, and ergonomic hazards commonly encountered in pharmaceutical and biotech operations.
• Maintain and report on KPIs related to safety performance, regulatory compliance, and incident management.
• Support in representing the company in external audits and inspections (e.g. HSE, MHRA, Environment Agency).
• Support the sustainability and environmental initiatives where relevant (e.g. waste management, energy efficiency, environmental permits).

Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent (essential)
• Minimum 3 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
• Capability and flexibility to work in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same
• Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
• Familiarity with GxP standards and regulatory frameworks (MHRA, EMA, FDA)
• Experience in environmental compliance or sustainability programs

We offer the following salary and benefits:

• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Electric Car Scheme

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

Terms of Appointment:

• 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.
• During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.
• This position is full time, permanent and will be fully office based (Monday – Friday onsite).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research and Other

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research, Higher Education, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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