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

Euraxess; Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institute is seeking a Health and Safety Section Head to oversee its Health and Safety Service and promote a safe working environment. The role involves managing safety protocols, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations. Candidates should have a degree in Risk Prevention or a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in teamwork and client orientation are essential, along with a high level of English proficiency.

Formación

• At least 5 years in a similar role.
• Knowledge in Security, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, and Psychosociology.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the in-house Health & Safety Service.
• Draft and monitor Health & Safety documentation.
• Organize risk assessments and site inspections.
• Coordinate medical check-ups and training.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Proactivity

Client orientation

Motivated

Responsible

Educación

Degree in Risk Prevention, Science, or related field

Master’s degree 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? No

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 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.
• 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.
• The occupational risk prevention degree or Master’s degree in Occupational Risk Prevention, preferably with a scientific university degree (biology, chemistry, etc.), with all three specializations : Security in the workplace, Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics, and Psychosociology.

Skills :

• User of MS Office tools.
• Teamwork, proactivity, client orientation.
• Motivated and responsible person.

Languages : High level of both spoken and written English.

You might also have :

• Experience in this sector is valuable.
• Training and experience in biosafety will be valued.

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