EHS Senior Specialist

We are seeking a Health and Safety Professional to join the site UK EHS Team, with a specific focus on supporting and improving safety practices within a life sciences facility. This role will assist in maintaining compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, supporting risk assessments, COSHH management, incident management, industrial hygiene practices and promoting a strong safety culture throughout the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Site Health & Safety Team: Assist in the implementation and continuous improvement of site-wide safety programs, ensuring alignment with company and regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Help ensure adherence to UK HSE regulations, COSHH, MHRA, and other relevant industry and local standards.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Support the team in hazard identification, risk assessment, process safety evaluations, and job safety analyses to proactively minimise risks.
• Incident Investigation & Reporting: Assist in investigating accidents, near misses, and safety breaches, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support the delivery of an industrial hygiene monitoring programme and the effective delivery of appropriate occupational health provisions.
• Training & Awareness: Help coordinate and deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and leadership teams to reinforce a culture of safety.
• Safety Audits & Inspections: Conduct and support regular workplace safety audits, compliance checks, and environmental monitoring to uphold best practices.
• Emergency Preparedness: Assist in developing and maintaining emergency response plans, spill control procedures, and fire safety programs, including participation in drills and training exercises.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with engineering, production, quality assurance, and maintenance teams to integrate safety measures into daily operations.
• General Site Support: Provide hands‑on assistance with various on‑site safety activities, such as supporting EHS committees, employee well‑being initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent certification required; NEBOSH Diploma preferred.
• Must have previous health and safety experience.
• Practical experience of health and safety activities within life sciences organisations.
• Experience delivering industrial hygiene monitoring programmes preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in risk management, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to contribute to emergency response planning and implement corrective and preventive measures.

Benefits

• Pension on completion (but not subject to) of your 3-month probationary period. Contributions 5% for employees (salary sacrifice) and 5% for the employer. The employee can opt to increase their contribution and the employer will match the increase up to a maximum of 7.5%.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Private health insurance with BUPA for the employee and their partner/family under the company scheme.
• Well being support 24/7 and counselling services.
• Permanent health insurance provides 75% of the base salary after the qualifying period.
• Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme. This is a discretionary benefit.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!

Onsite Facilities

• Company pays for secure onsite parking.
• Restaurant, Café, and a Gastro pub.
• Gym and workout studio, running, walking, and cycling routes.
• Good public transport links with the shuttle bus service.