Interim HSE Advisor

Irwin & Colton Limited; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical institute seeks an Interim HSE Advisor to provide hands-on safety support across operational and research teams. This role involves ensuring compliance, conducting audits, and advising on risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in HSE roles within scientific or lab-based environments and hold at least a NEBOSH Certificate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HSE role within scientific research, pharma, or lab environments.
• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) required.
• Confidence working autonomously in an interim capacity.

Responsibilities

• Implementing health, safety and environmental policies.
• Reviewing risk assessments and method statements.
• Conducting audits and inspections.

Skills

Lab safety

Chemical risk

Biosafety

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

Interim HSE Advisor
Location: Twickenham
Day Rate: £350-400 per day (DOE)
Duration: 3-6 months (initial)

Are you an experienced HSE professional ready to step into a high-impact interim role with a leading pharmaceutical institute?

We're supporting a world-renowned pharmaceutical organisation in the search for an Interim HSE Advisor to provide hands-on safety support across operational and research teams. This is a key short-term engagement to maintain compliance, drive cultural improvement, and support critical health and safety initiatives during a busy and evolving period.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the implementation of health, safety and environmental policies and ensuring legal compliance
• Reviewing and advising on risk assessments and method statements across laboratory and research areas
• Carrying out audits and inspections, identifying key risk areas and recommending practical improvements
• Acting as an internal advisor to research teams and wider departments on all HSE matters
• Providing targeted support on short-term HSE initiatives and project work

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a similar HSE role within scientific research, pharma, university, or lab-based environments
• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) as a minimum
• Strong working knowledge of lab safety, chemical risk, and biosafety
• Confidence working autonomously in an interim capacity, able to quickly build relationships and make an impact
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement abilities

This role is available immediately and would suit someone looking for a meaningful interim contract where they can hit the ground running and make a tangible difference in a scientific setting.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business undergoing transformation, with the chance to make a real and lasting impact.

For more information, contact Tom Hewat at or 01923 432 637.

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the Southeast of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.

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