Safety & Compliance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing BioTech company based in Stevenage is seeking a passionate Health & Safety Manager to oversee safety compliance and cultural influence across their site. The ideal candidate will possess a NEBOSH Diploma and experience as a Biological Safety Officer, ensuring adherence to UK safety regulations and leading a positive safety culture. This position offers autonomy and the chance to make a significant impact in a scientific setting.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in health & safety within pharma, biotech, or scientific environments.
• Experience in driving compliance with UK regulations.
• Ability to influence safety culture at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on biological safety and GMO risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations (HSE, Human Tissue Authority, etc.).
• Lead audits, inspections, and investigations.

Skills

NEBOSH Diploma

Biological Safety Officer qualification

Knowledge of UK H&S legislation

Skills in audits and inspections

Training delivery

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Biological Safety Officer qualification

Job description

Job Description

Health & Safety Manager (Biological Safety Officer)

Northreach are proud to have partnered with a growing and innovative BioTech based in Stevenage, who are looking for a passionate Health & Safety leader to shape and champion safety across a growing scientific site. This is a chance to step into a high-impact role where you’ll combine technical expertise with the ability to influence culture and drive compliance at every level.

What you’ll do:

• Act as the appointed Biological Safety Officer (BSO), providing expert advice on biological safety and GMO risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations (HSE, Human Tissue Authority, Home Office, HMRC).
• Lead audits, inspections, and investigations, driving continuous improvement.
• Build and deliver safety frameworks: training, policies, SOPs, risk assessments, and guidance.
• Promote a proactive, positive safety culture across all sites.
• Represent the organisation with regulators and inspectors.

What we're looking for:

• NEBOSH Diploma and Biological Safety Officer (BSO) qualification (essential).
• Strong track record in health & safety within pharma, biotech, or a scientific environment.
• Deep knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice.
• Skilled in audits, inspections, and delivering engaging training.
• Collaborative, solutions-focused, and confident working with stakeholders from lab to leadership.

This is a role for someone who thrives on autonomy, takes ownership, and knows how to balance compliance with practical solutions. If you’re ready to make an impact in a fast-paced scientific setting, we’d love to hear from you.