Health And Safety Manager

STFC; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Defined salary pension scheme

Public transport links/free parking

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

STFC is seeking a qualified individual to lead Health and Safety management for its tenancy activities. This pivotal role ensures compliance and safety across our cutting-edge facilities in the UK. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a degree in science or engineering, and NEBOSH National Diploma.

Responsibilities include managing SHE services, advising tenants, and developing safety management systems. The position is full-time, requiring occasional on-site presence at Daresbury and Rutherford Appleton Laboratories.

Qualifications

• Educational background in science or engineering at degree or HND level.
• NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Professionals is required.
• Experience in SHE advisory role in relevant sectors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SHE services ensuring compliance.
• Provide SHE advice and guidance to tenants.
• Develop tenant Health and Safety management systems.
• Ensure reporting and investigation of SHE incidents.
• Assist with SHE training programs.

Skills

Leadership in SHE management

Communication skills

Knowledge of UK SHE legislation

Self-motivation

Education

Degree or HND in science or engineering

NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hours

Full time. We understand the importance of work‑life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants, but this role does require 3 days per week onsite.

Contract Type

Open Ended

Location

Daresbury Laboratory (DL), Warrington, WA4 4AD or Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE

Closing Date

This role will close on Sunday 28th June with the view to interview on Friday 10th July.

About Us

Science Technology and Facilities Council (STFC) operates two National Research and Innovation Campuses at Harwell and Daresbury. These campuses are home to large‑scale cutting‑edge facilities research laboratories and a dynamic ecosystem of businesses. The Business and Innovations department provides laboratory and office accommodation to an active and growing portfolio of over 220 tenant companies, predominantly early‑stage and start‑up, across the two sites.

Employee Benefits

• 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days).
• An excellent defined salary pension scheme.
• Easily accessible public transport links/ free parking.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Link to more benefits: https://stfccareers.co.uk/rewards-and-benefits/

About the Role

We are looking for someone to lead the Health and Safety management of our tenancy activity, to ensure that our sites remain safe for all who use them. You will face a wide range of challenges, supporting businesses in sectors from biotech to energy to space.

Reporting to the Head of Business Incubation at Daresbury, you will work closely with the Facilities Manager at RAL and the STFC SHE Group, as well as the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) group for STFC. An opportunity exists to draw on and complement the specific skills and experience within the team. This is a key role for the department and for STFC.

We are looking for senior SHE specialists with a demonstrable track record of leadership and delivery of impact in specialist area(s) of SHE management relevant to STFC operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the provision of effective, efficient and professional SHE services to STFC staff, contractors, tenants, visitors, ensuring compliance.
• Provide timely professional SHE advice and guidance to tenants and support them in discharging their responsibility for the implementation of the STFC SHE Management System.
• Develop and review STFC’s tenant Health and Safety management systems and processes, based upon experience of internal application, audit findings, external best practice, and legislative changes identified through horizon scanning.
• Ensure that all SHE incidents, including injuries, near misses, fires, environmental and vehicle incidents are reported, investigated appropriately and actions established to minimise the likelihood of their repetition. Share STFC wide learning appropriately.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of STFC specific on‑line and face‑to‑face SHE training programmes for tenants.
• Attend and report to site, department and specialist Safety Committee meetings on behalf of BID.

Person Specification

The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).

• Educated to degree or HND level in a science or engineering discipline. (S)
• NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Professionals or equivalent qualification. (S,I)
• Demonstrable experience of successful delivery of a SHE Advisory role in science, engineering or technology sectors, with a broad working knowledge of current and forthcoming changes to UK SHE legislation relevant to STFC. (S,I)
• A good knowledge of SHE management systems and safe systems of work. (I)
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with evidence of excellent interpersonal skills deployed with staff at all levels from Operator to Manager and Director. (I)
• Proactive with a high degree of self‑motivation and independence, able to deliver under pressure and against tight deadlines. (I)
• Good knowledge of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH). (S,I)
• Good knowledge of Biological Materials and Genetically Modified Organisms (BioCOSHH). (S,I)
• Good knowledge of DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) Assessments. (S,I)

Additional Requirements

• Available to work and travel in the UK. You will be based at either DL or RAL but will be expected to travel and work at the other site.
• Available to work flexibly, including occasional out of normal working hours or weekend working or telephone contact.

Immigration

We do sponsor. Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact [e-mail].