Health and Safety Advisor

MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS).; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to ensure compliance and safety in laboratory settings. This pivotal role involves monitoring health and safety regulations, advising on workplace hazards, and collaborating with staff to maintain a secure and compliant environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and familiarity with UK health and safety laws. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge biomedical research while enjoying a supportive work environment with excellent benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

30 days holiday plus 2.5 privilege days

6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave

Shopping/travel discounts

Health and Wellbeing Support

Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK Health and Safety laws and workplace hazards.
• Commitment to professional development and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and advise on laboratory health & safety compliance.
• Ensure safe working environments in various LMS laboratories.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Software

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor

Salary: £30,911 - £32,843 plus £5,385 London Allowance per annum

Full-time, permanent

London, UK

About us

The MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) is a biomedical research institute where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. LMS is one of three directly funded MRC research institutes and enjoys close links with our partners at Imperial College London and the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

About the role

The purpose of the role is to support cutting edge science by monitoring and advising on laboratory health & safety and regulatory compliance issues, specifically working with the LMS staff and other stakeholders. The function of the role is to ensure the safe working environment at the main LMS building and in its ICTEM and Mansfield building laboratories. Please note that this is an on-site role with limited opportunities for home working.

About You

You are a proactive and enthusiastic team player who demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to contribute to the smooth running of LMS’ dynamic research environment. You must be able to prove they are acquainted with and understand UK’s Health and Safety and related laws by anticipating and acting on a wide range of workplace hazards, including office based, laboratory based, fire and public events.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with hazards present in biomedical research laboratories. Holding a NEBOSH certificate or being able to show progress towards certification is desirable. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential and proficiency in Microsoft software is highly desirable.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family-friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.Please follow this link to find out more -Benefits

How to apply

For full details of this post and to complete an online application, visit our careers site and upload your CV, names, and contacts of two references along with a cover letter stating why you are applying for this role (providing evidence against the requirements of the job as per the job description and person specification).Please quote reference number LMS 2606.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Final appointment will be subject to pre-employment screening

Closing date: 5 May 2025