Health and Safety Specialist

4 weeks ago


Hinxton, United Kingdom Wellcome Sanger Institute Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Health, Safety and Fire Adviser to join our team at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. As a key member of our health and safety team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, visitors, and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct fire risk assessments and inspections of occupied buildings to identify potential hazards and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Develop and implement effective health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance to employees, managers, and contractors on health and safety matters, including fire safety, hazardous substances, and workplace risks.
  • Liaise with the Estates and Facilities team to ensure that maintenance and building projects are carried out safely and in compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Assist in the development and delivery of health and safety training programs to ensure that employees have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their jobs safely.
  • Conduct regular health and safety inspections to identify potential hazards and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Manage accident and incident reporting, including investigating and documenting incidents, and developing strategies to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
  • Attend and contribute to health and safety meetings to ensure that the team is informed and engaged on health and safety matters.
About Us

The Wellcome Sanger Institute is a world-leading genomics research centre that is committed to improving human health and understanding life on Earth. Our team is dedicated to providing expert health and safety advice and support to our employees, visitors, and the wider community.

Essential Skills
  • Qualified and competent to undertake fire risk assessments and inspections of occupied buildings.
  • Knowledge of fire safety regulations, best practice, and latest industry standards.
  • Good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, with a track record of advising and influencing.
  • Positive, can-do attitude focused on looking for solutions.
  • Proven proficiency to plan and prioritize work with the minimum of supervision, working independently or as part of a team.
  • Competent user of IT in an office environment.
Other Information
  • Hybrid working arrangement, with 3 days office-based.
  • Salary range in the region of £41,000 to £45,500.
  • We offer CPD and training opportunities to support your career development.
Application Process

Please submit your application, including a cover letter and CV, that details how you meet the essential criteria listed. We look forward to hearing from you.



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