UK EHS Manager

Danaher; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Cambridge seeks an experienced UK EHS Manager to lead the EHS team and ensure compliance across operations. Responsibilities include developing EHS programs, maintaining safety management systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates must have a NEBOSH diploma and at least 10 years of relevant EHS experience, particularly in laboratory settings. This is an on-site role with minimal travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of practical EHS experience in a laboratory-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and management systems.
• Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK EHS team and develop EHS programs for compliance.
• Ensure the upkeep of the Environment and Safety Management System.
• Integrate EHS into operational planning.

Skills

EHS management

Strong interpersonal skills

Decision making

Collaborative planning

Education

NEBOSH diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

ISO14001

ISO45001

Job description

For over 25 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together, each bringing our own unique perspectives to make an impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly drive science forward.

The UK EHS Manager is responsible for leading our UK EHS team, ensuring the creation and maintenance of a safe, compliant, and resilient working environment across Abcam’s UK operations. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day implementation of health and safety practices, while ensuring full compliance with environmental policies and regulations. This role requires a strong understanding of UK occupational EHS standards and legislation, with a focus on identifying and mitigating risks to maintain a safe workplace at all times.

This position reports to the Senior Director Global EHS and is part of the Global EHS team located in Cambridge, UK and will be an on-site position. At Abcam, our vision is to be the most influential life sciences company for researchers worldwide.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Act as the EHS expert, develop and lead EHS programs to ensure regulatory compliance and governance, incident prevention for the Cambridge site.
• Lead and manage the UK EHS team, fostering a continuous improvement culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
• Management and maintenance of the Environment and Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and legislation including ISO14001 and ISO45001.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS into operational planning and decision-making.
• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of an effective business continuity management system for the Cambridge site.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Education – NEBOSH diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
• Years of Functional Experience - 10+ years of practical experience with a variety of EHS activities supporting a laboratory-based company.
• Have strong knowledge of EHS regulations and standards and experience with EHS management systems.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to talk comfortably and knowledgeably with a wide range of stakeholder, including senior management, business partners and audit functions.
• Organisation and planning: Good decision making skills, strong team working, collaborative, proactive planning, training and organisational skills

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel – no more than approx. 10% time travelling internationally, working with the Global EHS Team across Abcam site locations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience working within the life science sector and familiar with a laboratory environment

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.