Senior Laboratory and Safety Manager

Location:

Primarily based at Hammersmith Hospital campus, with regular travel to White City and Charing Cross campuses.
On-site only. 

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly-motivated individual to work as a Senior Laboratory and Safety Manager across both the Department of Immunology and Inflammation (DoII) and the Department of Brain Sciences (DoBS) within the Faculty of Medicine. This position is a crucial role within both DoII and DoBS, responsible for managing two teams of Laboratory Managers and Facilities Managers, and taking overall responsibility for Health and Safety, space, and provision of specialist laboratory facilities across each of the Departments.

What you would be doing:

A key focus of the role is health and safety management and implementation. You will work closely with the Faculty Safety Advisors and Laboratory Managers and Facilities Managers to ensure compliance with all University policies and procedures. The role also encompasses oversight of business continuity planning, significant equipment purchases, management of refurbishment projects, and relocation of research groups.

You will be expected to take a leading role in the planning and administration of Department space in conjunction with the relevant Head of Department and Director of Operations. Additionally, the role includes significant relationship management, with academic and research staff across the two Departments, with PTO staff, and with Faculty and University-wide departments.

You will form a key part of the two Departments’ management teams and advise them on all issues related to Health and Safety, and space.

What we are looking for:

This is a varied and challenging post that requires you to possess and develop a wide skill set. Therefore, you must be able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure and have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You should be well organised and have an ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.

What we can offer you:

• The two Departments have an established culture of supporting and developing staff. You will be rewarded with generous benefits and strong career prospects within well-defined and achievable career paths at the forefront of scientific advancement.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full-time, open-ended post (35 hours per week).

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Zara Collard – z.collard@imperial.ac.uk

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