Health, Safety and Quality Section Head (ref. AD / 25 / 13)

IRB Barcelona; Valencia; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IRB Barcelona is looking for a Health and Safety Section Head to lead its Health and Safety Service. This role involves ensuring compliance with legal regulations, promoting a culture of safety, and managing risk assessments, training, and documentation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and relevant qualifications in risk prevention.

Formación

• At least 5 years in a similar role.
• High level of both spoken and written English.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the in-house Health & Safety Service.
• Draft, update, and monitor Health & Safety documentation.
• Coordinate medical check-ups and risk assessments.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Proactivity

Client Orientation

Motivated Attitude

Responsible Attitude

Educación

Degree in Risk Prevention

Master’s in Occupational Risk Prevention

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Application Deadline : 28 May 2025 - 17 : 00 (Europe / Madrid)

Type of Contract : Permanent

Job Status : Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

IRB Barcelona seeks to recruit a Health and Safety Section Head , part of the People and Academic Affairs Department, to oversee its in-house Health and Safety Service and to develop a safe working environment in compliance with legal regulations, while promoting a strong culture of health and safety awareness across the institute.

Key responsibilities :

• Manage the in-house Health & Safety Service in collaboration with the external prevention service.
• Draft, update, and monitor Health & Safety documentation.
• Organize, coordinate, and monitor risk assessments, regular site inspections, emergency procedures, and the dissemination of information to all employees.
• Coordinate medical check-ups.
• Plan and monitor annual Health & Safety actions.
• Monitor, investigate, and report workplace accidents and incidents.
• Liaise with relevant authorities, organize, and conduct audits of the Health and Safety System.
• Manage and coordinate Health & Safety training.
• Provide expert advice, information, and assessment on Health and Safety issues.
• Coordinate Occupational Risk Prevention activities.
• Assess and oversee the Health and Safety Committees.
• Oversee the facility's biosafety management, ensuring adherence to established protocols, regulatory compliance, and promotion of a safe working environment.
• Regarding Quality management : Develop and maintain the Quality Management System, design and improve processes related to quality, and maintain policies, manuals, procedures, and records.

You have

• Experience : At least 5 years in a similar role.
• Knowledge : Degree in Risk Prevention, Science, or related field; occupational risk prevention degree or Master’s degree in Occupational Risk Prevention with all three specializations (Security in the workplace, Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics, and Psychosociology), preferably with a scientific university degree (biology, chemistry, etc.).
• Skills : Proficiency in MS Office, teamwork, proactivity, client orientation, motivated and responsible attitude.
• Languages : High level of both spoken and written English.

You might also have :

• Valuable experience in this sector.
• Training and experience in biosafety.

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