Health and Safety Manager

The role

We seek an enthusiastic and experienced Health and Safety Manager to join our team to be the main point of contact for information, advice, and guidance on all matters relating to specialist health and safety matters across the Moredun Group (i.e. the governing Charity, the Research Institute, and the commercial-facing subsidiaries).

The post holder will be required to support all levels of employees in order to achieve legislative compliance and to implement effective occupational health and safety management systems across the organisation. The role covers a diverse range of working environments including laboratories adhering to Level 2 and 3 containment levels, engineering (light fabrication and repairs) and agricultural facilities.

You will need to have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with ability to influence others.

Essential requirements

You will have:

• Professional health and safety qualification (i.e. one which satisfies the eligibility criterion for admission as a ‘Graduate’ member of IOSH (https://www.iosh.co.uk/Membership/About-membership/Qualifications.aspx)
• Knowledge of current health and safety practice and legislation
• Experience of advising on health and safety in a similar role
• Experience of writing policies, standards, and risk assessments and incident investigation
• Experience of presenting information to a group, for example delivering training or giving presentations

How to apply 

To apply, please complete the application form and email the completed form to hr@moredun.ac.uk.

Interviews are planned to take place towards the end of March 2023 and applicants will be asked to provide a 10-minute presentation to the panel on the following: ‘Describe your approach to developing robust safe systems of work in a diverse work environment such as the Moredun Group’.

Staff benefits

In addition to access to training and development opportunities, you will have access to:

• Competitive pension scheme – employee contribution minimum 3%. Moredun will contribute up to a maximum of 15%.
• Group Life Assurance Scheme and an Income Protection Scheme
• 6 weeks annual leave plus 7 days public holidays and a privilege day
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Benefits platform offering discounts at various retailers
• On site café.

The Moredun Group operates a number of policies including access to a family healthcare scheme and flexible working arrangements. We are also proud to have a Gold Award for Healthy Working Lives and work hard to promote a healthy lifestyle.

We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment, respecting equality, diversity, and encouraging good relations.  We welcome applications from people irrespective of their age, sex, religion or belief, race, disability, or sexual orientation.

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