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

EURAXESS Czech Republic; Logroño; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in Spain is seeking a Health and Safety Section Head to oversee its Health and Safety Service. The role involves managing safety documentation, coordinating risk assessments, and promoting a culture of health and safety awareness. The ideal candidate will have significant experience, relevant qualifications, and strong English language skills.

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 and monitor Health & Safety documentation.
• Organize risk assessments and site inspections.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Proactivity

Client Orientation

Educación

Degree in Risk Prevention

Master’s degree in Occupational Risk Prevention

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Profession Positions: Bachelor Positions

Country: Spain

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

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Funding: Not funded by a EU programme

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 on 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.
• Maintain policies, manuals, procedures, and records.

You have

• Experience: At least 5 years in a similar role.
• Knowledge:

Degree in Risk Prevention, Science, or a related field.

• Occupational risk prevention degree or Master’s degree in Occupational Risk Prevention, preferably with a scientific university degree (biology, chemistry, etc.), including all three specializations: Security in the workplace, Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics, and Psychosociology.
• Skills: Proficiency in MS Office tools, teamwork, proactivity, client orientation, motivated, and responsible.
• Languages: High level of both spoken and written English.

You might also have:

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