Safety Advisor

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Safety Advisor to support world-class cancer research. The role involves advising laboratory researchers on safety policies and acting as a Safety Officer. Candidates should have a BSc in a science discipline and relevant Health and Safety qualifications, with strong communication and organizational skills. The position adheres to the company's commitment to inclusivity and diversity, encouraging applicants from under-represented backgrounds.

Benefits

41 days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced parental pay

Employee assistance programme

Discounted medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working to Containment Level 2 standards in a biological research setting.
• Strong knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation and GM regulations.
• Experience with radioisotopes or X-ray equipment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take a key advisory role for laboratory researchers and lead safety policy implementation.
• Act as Departmental Safety Officer and Lead Biological Agent Peer Reviewer.
• Deliver safety inductions and training, co-chair Safety Committee.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Influencing skills

Education

BSc in a science discipline or equivalent experience

Health and Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH)

Job description

This is a pivotal role supporting world‑class cancer research through expert safety guidance and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Take a key advisory role for laboratory researchers and lead on the implementation and continuous improvement of safety policies and procedures.
• Act as Departmental Safety Officer and Lead Biological Agent Peer Reviewer.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including UCL Safety Services, Estates, and regulatory bodies.
• Support laboratory operations and building management to ensure safe, compliant, and fit‑for‑purpose facilities.
• Deliver safety inductions and training, co‑chair the Institute Safety Committee, and contribute to UCL's Target 100 safety management system.

Qualifications

• A BSc in a science discipline (preferably Biological) or equivalent experience.
• A relevant Health and Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH certificate or diploma).
• Experience working to Containment Level 2 standards in a biological research setting.
• Strong knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation, GM regulations, and ideally experience with radioisotopes or X‑ray equipment.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and influencing skills.
• A commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and delivering high‑quality service.

The UCL Cancer Institute brings together over 300 scientists and collaborates closely with UCLH, the Royal Free Hospital, and partners in the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre. It supports both basic and translational cancer research.

UCL is part of the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) network, enabling early‑phase clinical trials of new cancer therapies. The Institute also hosts the NIHR Clinical Research Facility, focused on first‑in‑human trials, and works with the CRUK/UCL Clinical Trials Centre to strengthen clinical research. The ECMC GCLP Facility develops and validates analytical methods for trials, ensuring compliance with international clinical and laboratory standards.

Benefits

• 41 days holiday (including 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career‑average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On‑site nursery
• On‑site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under‑represented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. More information: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/