Hobson Prior is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. The role involves coordinating and supporting the business on all aspects with regards to health and safety to prevent accidents, injuries, and work-related illness in the workplace. Create and implement health and safety policies in accordance with the latest legislation. To establish, manage and monitor standards, processes, communications, training, and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with Health and Safety with Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult are adhered to.Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location. Key Accountabilities:Ensure a safe workplace environment identifying and mitigating risk to health and safetyEnsure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reportingCo-ordinate the development of health & safety policies, systems of work and proceduresEnsure that all health and safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicatedCo-ordinate the collaborative cross function safety champions and ensure actions and responsibilities are completed in a timely mannerEnsure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operationsEnsure that all accidents, near misses, and observations are documented, investigated and recommended improvements are implementedEstablish a full programme of documented health & safety inspections, audits and checks are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities and obligationsEstablish a structured programme of health & safety training throughout the Company, ensuring that complete and accurate health and safety and training records are maintainedLiaise with external health and safety consultants in the provision of training programs and health and safety servicesManage and devise the agenda for, chair and formulate & distribute minutes for the Health & Safety Committee meetings ensuring that all agreed action points are completed within deadlinesKeep up to date with, and maintain a working knowledge of all aspects pertaining to health, safety, and welfare at work legislation (including HSE requirements) and communicate relevant changes to the business as required and appropriateProvide regular reports to stakeholders on relevant health and safety activitiesChair monthly collaborator meetings relevant to health & safety matters and enhancing the culture across multiple organisationsLiaise with suppliers and third parties in relation to Health and safety events/ Inspections i.e., Insurers, solicitors EtcAny other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time Experience:A minimum of 3+ years recent and relevant experience in a similar roleProvision of legally compliant advice to managers/supervisorsResponsibility of undertaking H&S investigations and subsequent actionsExperience of formulating, implementing, and revising H and S strategies, policies and procedures Knowledge / Skills / Competencies:Highly motivated, pragmatic, and practical to support the mission of the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult to accelerate the development of a commercial cell and gene-based therapy industry in the UKDesire to establish a high-profile career within cell and gene sector and the personal drive to help push the sector to be a commercial success.High-level interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills and emotional intelligenceA "roll your sleeves up" hands-on attitude towards varying work assignmentsResilient, with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritise workload within a fast-paced professional environment, with a strong attention to detailFlexible and pragmatic, able to learn quickly and respond flexibly to project needs and prioritiesProject ownership and pride in its deliveryFlexibility towards work assignments and new learningAbility to work well under pressure, to work independently and to be able to take the initiative when completing tasksAmbitious, collaborative, drivenComfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are setAble to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them in a professional mannerAccurate with strong attention to detailAbility to quickly establish credibility and build rapport and trustProven ability to engage constructively with colleagues at all levels across different departments to deliver objectives and to respond to a wide range of customer and management needsProven diplomacy skills with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholdersHigh degree of motivation, problem solving skills and innovative thinkingA good team player with a hands-on approach, and adaptable to new challengesExperience of standard Microsoft packagesA positive attitude towards learning, personal and professional developmentKeeps up to date with professional knowledge, expertise and best practice.Willingness to travelA proven history of management skills in project deliveryExperience of working in a small organisation with a pragmatic attitudeAccepts own mistakes - prioritise team over personal goalsDriven and proactive - goes above and beyond the call of duty to achieve company resultsLeads and inspires colleaguesUnderstands innovation and the impact of disruptive technologies as well as drivers of change and new ways of working across industry, processes, people, and cultureStrong influencing and leadership skills. Understands influencing, stakeholder management and negotiation strategiesConfidential in all mattersCalm in stressful situations Education / QualificationsNEBOSH Diploma (or General certificate working towards diploma)NEBOSH Environmental CertificateFire safety and risk managementCOSHH AssessorIOSH Managing Safely For more information, please contact Raif Valery. Apply nowIf you are interested in learning more or applying to this exciting opportunity then please click 'Apply' and upload a copy of your CV. Alternatively for further details or to talk directly to a life sciences recruitment specialist directly please select 'Contact me' at the top of this page. Hobson Prior is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. 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