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Safety Health & Environment Advisor

Employer
Science & Technology Facilities Council
Location
Harwell, Didcot
Salary
£39,000- £41,000 per annum dependent on experience
Closing date
12 Dec 2021

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Job Role
Health & Safety Advisor
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Sector
Public

Salary: £39,000- £41,000 per annum dependent on experience

Contract Type: Open ended

Hours: Full Time 

Location:  Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot

Closing Date: 12th December 2021

About us

Part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation. We support university-based research and provide access to world-leading, large-scale science facilities across the physical and life sciences from our 3 national laboratories. We help to ensure that there is a future pipeline of skilled and enthusiastic young people pursuing careers in science and engineering.

We’re committed to keeping the UK at the forefront of world-changing science and this requires excellence across all our support services.

About the role

The STFC Safety Health and Environment (SHE) Group is a small team that provides advice and support across all sites.

We are looking for someone wishing to embark on a new career in SHE, or an early career SHE Advisor, based at the STFC’s Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), Harwell, Oxfordshire.

We are particularly interested in individuals who have a successful track record of working as scientists or engineers in a research setting – academic or industrial, and perhaps looking for a new career or new challenge supporting scientific endeavour. We will actively support successful candidates develop as rounded SHE advisors as well as financially supporting their qualification as SHE professionals.

This is an opportunity for SHE Group to add to our experience base from any of the following professions: contractor management; auditing; occupational hygiene; chemical safety; engineering disciplines (construction, electrical, mechanical); waste management; or environmental management. 

From providing safety, health and environment advice to management, employees, tenants, and science facility users to investigating safety, health and environment incidents, including injuries, near misses, fires, environmental and vehicle incidents; ensuring these are reported, investigated appropriately and actions established and undertaking audits to drive continuous improvement and to minimise the likelihood of their recurrence this is a busy, varied and exciting role working closely with all departments giving great opportunities to use and develop your skills to make a difference to UK science. 

About you

  • Educated to degree or HND level in a science or engineering discipline
  • Experience working successfully in a science or engineering environment in an academic or private sector
  • Understanding how SHE hazards are managed and controlled in a science or engineering environment
  • Strong IT skills
  • Proactive with a high degree of self-motivation and independence, able to deliver under pressure and against tight deadlines

If you would like to discuss this role informally please contact Graeme Finlan, Head of SHE, or Julie Black, RAL SHE Group leader.

What we can offer

Alongside an excellent working environment and comprehensive continued professional development, STFC offers a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance. This includes 30 days’ annual leave plus 10.5 public and privilege days, flexible working hours and hybrid working, an outstanding career average revalued earnings pension scheme, relocation package, and social and sporting activities and societies. Full details can be found on STFC’s careers pages http://www.stfccareers.co.uk/.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to include a CV and cover letter outlining their suitability for this role.

Applications are handled by UK Shared Business Services, to apply and to view the full role profile please visit our job board at careers portal.  

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