Health & Safety Advisor

Health and Safety Advisor
Francis Crick Institute | London

Salary: Circa £40,000 plus Excellent Benefits

Irwin & Colton are delighted to be exclusively partnering with The Francis Crick Institute to find a new Health and Safety Advisor to join their operational safety team. This position will play a leading role in developing a positive and proactive health and safety culture across the organisation.

The Francis Crick Institute is world renowned for its biomedical research. It is a diverse and complex organisation including scientific, R&D and laboratory environments, and health and safety is a top priority. The successful candidate will join a well-established team of technical professionals operating across various specialisms.

Responsibilities for the Health and Safety Advisor will include:

• Implementing health and safety policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation
• Reviewing the production of risk assessments and method statements and answering any health and safety related queries
• Undertaking audits and inspections across the institution, identifying areas for improvement and reporting on the findings
• Providing health and safety support across the Institution, particularly within the research departments

The successful Health and Safety Advisor will have:

• Proven experience in a similar Health and Safety role, ideally from within scientific research, universities, or similar environment
• An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and relevant membership of IOSH
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience influencing and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail with a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously

This role would suit an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to progress their career further in a successful leading organisation. Please contact Emily Flynn on 01923 433 289 or to apply and for further details.