Health & Safety Adviser

2 weeks ago

Didcot, United Kingdom Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Full time

**Science and Technology Facilities Council**

**Salary: £39,748 to £44,166 per annum (depending on experience)**

**Hours: Full-time**

**Contract Type: Permanent**

**Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE**

**Closing date: 14th May 2023**

Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and support services explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it’s sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.

Come and discover how much you can achieve when you’re surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn, and empowered to explore your curiosity.

STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in Oxfordshire is an international hub for scientific research and technology development in the UK. The research spans particle physics, laser and space science to neutron science and quantum computing. The RAL site is undergoing an unprecedented expansion, with numerous new science facilities and buildings being constructed or developed to host these programmes.

**About the role**

A vacancy exists in the STFC Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group at RAL. The SHE Group supports the new and exciting science programmes and the buildings being constructed for them, such as the National Satellite Testing Facility (NSTF), Extreme Photonics Application Centre, and National Quantum Computing Centre. Reporting to the RAL SHE Group leader, this is a key role that will underpin the development and delivery of STFC SHE policies and management systems at RAL and across STFC.

We are particularly interested in a H&S specialist with a **strong construction safety background** to complement our present expertise in hazards typical of science laboratories and workshops. Experience in electrical safety would also be of interest.

**List of duties / work programme / responsibilities**
- Provide professional SHE advice and guidance to management, employees, tenants, and science facility users and support them in discharging their responsibility for the implementation of the STFC SHE Management System.
- Manage and develop the provision of effective, efficient and professional SHE services to STFC site-based staff, contractors, tenants, visitors and users.
- Ensure that all RAL SHE incidents, including injuries, near misses, fires, environmental and vehicle incidents are reported, investigated appropriately and actions established to minimise the likelihood of their repetition; share STFC-wide learning appropriately.
- Monitor and audit the effectiveness and efficiency of the SHE Management System, its policies and procedures, at RAL and as appropriate other STFC sites.
- Communicate and liaise closely with the key stakeholders in the STFC SHE Management System, in particular, safety and environment committees, trade union safety representatives, Departmental Safety Contacts, those appointed to key SHE roles, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and emergency services.
- Prepare and deliver STFC specific on-line and face-to-face SHE training programmes.

**Essential skills, knowledge and education required**:

- Educated to degree or HND level in a science or engineering discipline or equivalent work experience (S)
- Demonstrable experience of successful delivery of a H&S Advisory role in the construction sector or science, engineering or technology sectors. (S,I)
- NEBOSH Diploma, or equivalent qualification, or evidence of commencement and part completion of Diploma or equivalent qualification (S,I)
- A working knowledge of current and forthcoming changes to UK SHE legislation relevant to STFC (S,I)
- Strong oral and written communication skills (I)
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills deployed with staff at all levels from Operator to Manager and Director (I)
- Strong IT skills and specific experience of the Microsoft Office software suite (S,I)
- Proactive with a high degree of self-motivation and independence, able to deliver under pressure and against tight deadlines (I)

In addition to the above, there will also be a requirement to visit and work at other STFC sites as appropriate to the individual's responsibilities.

**Contacts and Communication**
- The post holder will engage with STFC staff from scientists/engineers through to Department Director, primarily on the RAL site, depending on work being undertaken across STFC sites.
- As a small specialist team the post holder will engage with all members of the STFC SHE Group.
- The post holder will engage with all regulatory authorities from a health and safety perspective for the RAL site with the exception of engagement on radiation matters, for example the local Fire and Rescue Service, Environmental Health and the HSE.

**What we can offer you**

Alongside an excellent working environment and comprehensive continued professional development STFC offer a benef

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