Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity's greatest challenges.

We have a new opportunity for a Health, Safety & Fire Adviser to join our team.

About the Role:

The role of Health, Safety & Fire Adviser is to support an established team of health and safety advisers who deliver pragmatic, professional health and safety support to the Sanger Institute and further afield across Wellcome Genome Campus Limited.

You will be a fire safety expert, but preferably you will also have the competence and flexibility to support the wider departmental function and provide health and safety advice to support our Estates and Facilities Department regarding maintenance and building projects.

You will be responsible for:

• Undertaking fire risk assessments
  
• Completing Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR) risk assessments and compliance activities
  
• Deliver training within your areas of expertise.
  
• Liaising with the Estates and Facilities (E&F) regarding maintenance and building projects.
  
• Assist, review and report on health & safety compliance across the organisation
  
• Reviewing risk assessments and method statements
  
• Carry out health & safety inspections in plant rooms, workshops and shared spaces
  
• Manage accident & incident reporting
  
• Attend and contribute to health & Safety meetings
  

About Us:
Health and safety is an integral part of "doing science" at the Wellcome Genome Campus and it is our group mission to enable that to occur. We do this through providing the help, advice and support the Campus management require to effectively manage health and safety within their teams. Our team ethos is to be knowledgeable, engaging, approachable and pragmatic. Our key strengths are our diverse expertise in health and safety. From life sciences to construction and facilities, ergonomics to fire safety.

Essential Skills:

• Qualified and competent to undertake Fire Risk Assessments and Inspections of occupied buildings and possess sound knowledge of Fire Safety Regulation, best practice and latest industry standards.
  
• Knowledge of Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR) Regulations
  
• Good interpersonal and written / verbal communication skills with a track record of advising and influencing, coupled with the ability to respond to a diverse range of situations
  
• Positive, can-do attitude focused on looking for solutions
  
• Proven proficiency to plan and prioritise work with the minimum of supervision working independently, or as part of a team
  
• Competent user of IT in an office environment
  

Other Information:

• Hybrid working - 3 days office based
  
• Salary range in the region of £41,000 to £45,500
  
• We offer CPD and training opportunities for you to achieve success.
  

Application Process:

Please include a cover letter with your CV that details how you meet the essential criteria listed.

Closing date for applications: 20th October

Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger:

We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.

We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That's why we're committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Our Benefits:

We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.

Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018. The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.