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Health and Safety Advisor

Moredun Research Institute - Health and Safety Team

Location: Penicuik
Salary: £28,000 to £34,000 per annum, pro rata depending on experience
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 2nd October 2023
Closes: 16th October 2023
Job Ref: 04-09-23

About the role

We seek an enthusiastic Health and Safety Advisor to join our Health and Safety team covering all parts of the Moredun Group (i.e. the governing Charity, the Research Institute and the commercial-facing subsidiaries).

The post holder will be expected to assist in the management of all aspects of Health and Safety within the Group, working closely with site teams at all levels, providing pertinent advice, assessing opportunities for creating solutions and sharing best practices across all arms of the organisation.

The role covers a diverse range of working environments including laboratories adhering to Bio-Containment Levels 2 and 3, engineering (light fabrication and repairs) and agricultural facilities. You will need to have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with ability to influence others.

The role is open to applicants who may not currently work in the Health and Safety sector but are looking for a new challenge in a different laboratory-related role. Training will be provided as necessary and you must be willing to undertake professional qualifications.

Experience required

You will have:

  • Experience of working in a biological, biomedical or infectious disease research or diagnostic laboratory environment, preferably at Containment Level 2 (CL2). Other wet laboratory experience will be considered.
  • Working knowledge of current UK health and safety practices.
  • IOSH Managing Safely, equivalent or higher health and safety qualifications are desirable but not essential (training will be provided as required).
  • Experience of working with hazardous chemicals.
  • 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.

Staff benefits

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

  • Competitive pension scheme – Moredun contributing a maximum of 15%.
  • Group Life Assurance Scheme and an Income Protection Scheme
  • Flexi-time system
  • 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 committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment, respecting equality and 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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