EHS & Sustainability Specialist (1-Year FTC)

NextPharma Technologies Holding Ltd; East Calder; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NextPharma Edinburgh is seeking a Temporary EHS Officer (1 Year FTC) to own the site’s EHS program. You will facilitate and coordinate environmental health and safety and sustainability efforts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and NextPharma policies.

The role leads site EHS strategy and delivers continuous improvements with corporate support. Responsibilities include risk reduction, policy development, COSHH management, and regulatory liaison.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in safety and/or environmental/engineering related positions.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, safety, chemical engineering or related discipline preferred; advanced degree valued.
• Strong project management, change management and interpersonal skills; able to drive multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Systematically reduce risks to employees, products and the environment through risk assessment and robust CAPAs.
• Develop and maintain site EHS and sustainability management systems and policies.
• Maintain risk management processes to control hazards and waste.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and COSHH management; support industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Lead EHS projects and provide guidance to operational leaders and teams.
• Build relationships with regulators and keep management informed of developments.

Skills

Safety

Environmental Engineering

Regulatory Compliance

CAPA

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, safety, chemical engineering or related discipline

Advanced degree in EHS and sustainability management

Professional certification (IOSH, CSP, CIH, CHMM, CHCM)

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

NextPharma Edinburgh is seeking a Temporary EHS Officer (1 Year FTC) to own the site’s EHS program. You will facilitate and coordinate environmental health and safety and sustainability efforts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and NextPharma policies.

The role leads site EHS strategy and delivers continuous improvements with corporate support. Responsibilities include risk reduction, policy development, COSHH management, and regulatory liaison.