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Environmental, Health and Safety Officer
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a committed and experienced Environmental, Health and Safety Officer to work for a company in Oxford.
Role: Environmental, Health and Safety Officer
Salary: £45k-£55k per annum + bonus + travel allowance + benefits
Location: Oxford
Hours: Monda to Friday, 8am - 5pm
Key Responsibilities of the Environmental, Health and Safety Officer:
Maintain site-wide health and safety policies in line with UK legislation and industry best practice (e.g. HSE, COSHH, MHRA, COMAH).
Support health and safety risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations across all departments including labs, production, R&D, and facilities.
Ensure full compliance with relevant regulations, including but not limited to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Collaborate closely with QA, Facilities, Manufacturing, R&D, and HR to embed safety into all business operations and projects.
Lead EHS training and development programs for employees and contractors, ensuring appropriate induction and refresher courses are conducted.
Support the management of biological, chemical, radiological, and ergonomic hazards commonly encountered in pharmaceutical and biotech operations.
Maintain and report on KPIs related to safety performance, regulatory compliance, and incident management.
Support in representing the company in external audits and inspections (e.g. HSE, MHRA, Environment Agency).
Support the sustainability and environmental initiatives where relevant (e.g. waste management, energy efficiency, environmental permits).
About you:
Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent (essential)
Minimum 3 years' experience in a health and safety leadership role within pharmaceutical, biotech, or related regulated industries
Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and risk management practices in laboratory and manufacturing environments
Experience of Biosafety/GM regulations
You must be based in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
Familiarity with GxP and regulatory frameworks (MHRA, EMA, FDA)
Experience with environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives is a plus
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!"
For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment - (phone number removed) or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.
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