Environmental Health Safety Specialist
8 days ago
Cambridge
EHS Assistant - Environment, Health & Safety Assistant Location: Cambridge – onsite Working Pattern: Part Time – 2 days per week, 8 hours per day Contract Length: 12 months Position Overview The Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Assistant will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with all relevant EHS regulations and internal standards across our Research & Development (R&D) sites. The successful candidate will provide support to the UK Health and Safety programmes, initiatives and systems in place. Main responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Safe Systems of Work (SSOW): Ensure SSOW is adhered to at R&D sites, including reviewing risk assessments & method statements (RAMS), issuing appropriate permit documents, and communicating with relevant personnel. Carry out performance checks to ensure contractor work aligns with RAMS, stopping work if unsafe practices are observed., • Statutory Inspections: Manage and coordinate site schedules for inspections and follow‑up actions., • Audit & Inspection Programmes: Support audit preparation and ensure timely follow‑up of corrective actions. Conduct regular workplace inspections., • Declaration of Conformity: Assist in managing and documenting Declaration of Conformity records, ensuring equipment meets applicable standards and regulations., • Risk Assessment: Support the completion and review of risk assessments. Work with stakeholders to implement safety measures and maintain compliance., • Change Control: Participate in change control processes by assessing EHS risks associated with new processes, equipment, or materials introduced to R&D sites. Collaborate cross‑functionally to develop and implement risk mitigation measures., • Incident Investigations: Conduct initial EHS reviews and investigations of good saves, near misses, and incidents, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and documentation. Assist in developing and tracking corrective and preventive action plans., • Communications: Support responses to the UK R&D EHS group email account. Compile promotional communications for inclusion in the EHS communications programme., • Documentation: Support the creation and review of procedures., • Continuous Improvement: Contribute to data analysis and performance reporting to identify trends. Promote continuous improvement, best practice, and EHS excellence. Key Skills & Competencies • Knowledge of UK EHS regulations and best practices., • Understanding of Risk Assessment, Incident Investigation, Auditing, and Safe Systems of Work., • Strong organisational and documentation skills., • Good interpersonal and team‑working abilities., • Excellent attention to detail., • Effective written and verbal communication skills., • Competent with Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, and document/report writing. Qualifications & Experience • NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent)., • Practical experience within a health and safety role, including involvement in EHS improvement initiatives., • Pharmaceutical industry experience is advantageous.