EHS Advisor (Fixed Term Contract)

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc; Woking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking an EHS Advisor to enhance EHS, Biosafety, and Bio-security initiatives at the Pirbright site. The role includes ensuring compliance with UK legislation, conducting audits, and developing documentation. Successful candidates will possess a NEBOSH General Certificate and strong communication skills. Joining this team means being part of an organization recognized as a top employer in the UK.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage time effectively and meet schedules.
• Knowledge of EHS/BSY regulations and legal frameworks.
• Experience in risk assessment and root cause analysis.
• Ability to deliver training on EHS/BSY topics.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on EHS compliance with UK legislation.
• Create and maintain EHS/BSY documentation.
• Record, investigate, and file incidents and accidents.
• Conduct EHS inspections and audits.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Hazard Observation

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

THE POSITION

We are hiring an EHS Advisor on a Fixed Term Contract focusing on a Risk Assessment improvement and development project. You will support and contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), Biosafety (BSY) and Bio-security strategies, procedures and initiatives across the Pirbright site to deliver proactive EHS, Biosafety and Bio-security behaviours and enable employees to work in a compliant way, within an environment that demands strict regulatory and corporate requirements and awareness.

This is a fully site-based role based in Pirbright on a Fixed Term Contract ending 31 October 2026.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• EHS/BSY management: Provide advice and recommendations to employees on matters of EHS to ensure compliance with UK EHS legislation and Corporate Requirements
• Participate in the creation, development and maintenance of EHS/BSY documentation such as SOPs and Risk assessments
• Ensure all incidents, near misses and accidents are recorded, investigated and filed
• Undertake EHS inspections/BSY audits in agreed locations
• Support priority projects as assigned
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Pirbright site incident response and crisis management processes
• Conduct periodic validation of fumigation locks at the Pirbright site
• Participate in Global EHS audits and Regulatory (HSE or Environment Agency) visits
• Support the follow up and close out of identified actions from investigations, risk assessments, inspections and audits

REQUIREMENTS

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• Able to use computer systems eg Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to manage time effectively, being able to plan and complete work to schedule
• Demonstrates a positive 'can do' attitude, building relationships and upholding processes and procedures
• Knowledge and experience of EHS/BSY regulations and legal framework
• Knowledge and experience of risk assessment and root cause analysis methodologies
• Logical thinking and problem solving ability
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good hazard observation skills
• Ability to deliver training on EHS/BSY topics

WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer confirms our dedication to a better world of work, delivered through excellent HR policies and people practices. To learn more visit: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work