Safety Advisor

University College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks a Safety Advisor to support world-class cancer research through expert safety guidance. In this role, you will implement and improve safety policies, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure compliant laboratory operations. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree in science and a Health and Safety qualification like NEBOSH, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This role offers fantastic benefits including 41 days of holiday and various support programs.

Benefits

41 Days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-Site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced parental pay

Qualifications

• BSc in a science discipline or equivalent experience required.
• Relevant Health and Safety qualification preferred.
• Experience working to Containment Level 2 standards in a biological research setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the implementation and improvement of safety policies.
• Act as Departmental Safety Officer.
• Deliver safety inductions and training.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Influencing skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Education

BSc in a science discipline (preferably Biological)

Relevant Health and Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH)

Job description

About us

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.

More information is available at: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/cancer/

About the role

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

As Safety Advisor, you will:

• 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.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• 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.

Application instructions

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter that addresses the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

📌 Note: If a cover letter is provided, applicants may leave the \"Why you have applied for this role\" field blank in the application form.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday 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

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 underrepresented 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. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/