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

Euraxess; Torrejón de Ardoz; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institute in Spain is seeking a Health and Safety Section Head to oversee health and safety services, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting a culture of safety. The role involves managing documentation, conducting audits, and providing expert advice on safety issues. Ideal candidates will have significant experience, relevant degrees, and strong teamwork skills.

Formación

• At least 5 years in a similar role.
• Knowledge in Risk Prevention, Science, or related field.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Proactivity

Client Orientation

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? 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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