Health, Safety & Lab Compliance Advisor

Overview of Role

We are seeking a Health, Safety & Compliance Advisor to provide site‑based health and safety and compliance support at North Wyke. The postholder will act as the main point of contact for health and safety matters on site, supporting a range of operational environments including laboratories, farms, workshops, buildings and shared technical facilities. The role focuses on safety, compliance and the practical application of statutory and organisational requirements. The postholder will work closely with managers, supervisors, researchers and facilities teams, and liaise with central Health, Safety, Biosafety and Quality functions to ensure consistent standards are applied. This is a non‑line‑management role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide health and safety and compliance advice across the North Wyke site
• Carry out inspections, audits and compliance checks
• Support and/or lead incident, near‑miss and hazard investigations
• Develop, review and maintain risk assessments, COSHH assessments and safe systems of work
• Provide compliance oversight for shared laboratory and regulated research environments
• Support managers to address non‑compliance and implement corrective actions
• Assist with regulatory inspections, audits and assurance visits

Essential Criteria

• Relevant experience in a health and safety, compliance or assurance role
• Working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, including risk assessment and COSHH
• Experience of inspections, audits or investigations
• Ability to work independently and prioritise work based on risk
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice and maintain appropriate records

About The Company

Established in 1843, [Employer hidden] is one of the UK's leading Research Institutes delivering world class agricultural science. Our commitment to learning and development, equality, diversity and inclusion and flexibility in working arrangements creates a positive work life balance and enables a welcoming environment for all prospective employees. As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and all disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If this is required, please contact us. Applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or age are welcomed, providing the required criteria is met. We have an attractive benefits package including 30 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and an attractive campus offering cultural and recreational activities.