EHS Specialist

Evote; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Abingdon is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to join their EHS team. This role involves implementing environmental management systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting sustainability initiatives. The company offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including private health insurance, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Health Insurance

Private Dental Care Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with UK regulations, COSHH, and ISO 4001.
• Experience in emergency response planning and implementing safety measures.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the company’s Environmental Management System.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO14001.
• Manage and maintain compliance with Environment Agency permits.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports to regulatory bodies.
• Support sustainability projects and environmental initiatives.

Skills

IEMA Environmental Management qualification

Environmental & Health & Safety experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to collaborate across departments

Education

Experience in ISO 14001 Environmental Management system

Practical experience in API manufacturing, pharmaceuticals

Job description

We are actively recruiting for an experienced EHS Specialist to join our EHS team in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

Reporting to the Head of EHS (UK), this role supports our vision for an effective, contemporary, and progressive Health, Safety and Environmental strategy for the Abingdon site. The role is part of a wider EHS Team and supports a wide variety of business functions and activities.

Role

EHS Specialist

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Campus, Abingdon, UK

Salary

Competitive salary plus excellent company benefits

Hours

40 hours per week Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

ISO14001 Management

• Implement, maintain and develop the company’s Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO14001 standards.
• Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO14001 requirements and prepare for external audits.
• Ensure continued certification to ISO14001.
• Identify non-conformances and develop corrective action plans to address and prevent recurrence.

Environment Agency Permits

• Manage and maintain compliance with all relevant Environment Agency permits.
• Ensure that processes and procedures are written and enacted to fulfil the requirements of the permits.
• Prepare and submit permit applications, modifications, and renewals.
• Monitor and report on compliance status, ensuring all operations adhere to permit conditions.
• Act as primary contact with the Environment Agency for all visits and correspondence.

Environmental Compliance & Reporting

• Keep abreast of environmental legislation and regulations to ensure the company’s compliance.
• Compile and submit environmental reports to regulatory bodies as required.

Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives

• Support sustainability projects aimed at reducing the company’s environmental footprint.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement environmental improvement initiatives.
• Promote awareness and engagement in sustainability practices among employees.

Data Management & Analysis

• Collect, analyze, and report environmental data, including waste management, energy usage, and emissions.
• Use data insights to drive environmental performance improvements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date environmental records and documentation.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, industry bodies, and local communities.
• Communicate environmental performance and initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
• Chair the Evotec Environmental Committee.

Qualifications & Experience

• IEMA Environmental Management qualification.
• Environmental & Health & Safety experience.
• Familiarity with PSM, GMP, UK regulations, COSHH, and ISO 4001
• Experience working in an ISO 14001 Environmental Management system.
• Practical experience of health and safety activities within an API manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical production setting
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to contribute to emergency response planning and implement corrective and preventive measures.

Company Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays & an additional 1 day for each year completed up to a maximum of 30 days
• Private Health Insurance for you, your partner/family under the company scheme
• Private Dental Care Scheme
• Health Insurance providing 75% of base salary after a qualifying period
• Well being support 24/7 and counselling services
• Excellent career progression opportunities within the company; we have an excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities
• Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme (This is a discretionary benefit)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend scheme, team and annual company events, recognition awards and many more!

Other Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• Restaurant which is highly subsidised
• Great transport links from Oxford and the surrounding areas as well as a shuttle bus service from Didcot train station
• Milton Park also offer’s great cycling, running & walking routes as well as annual events.

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