Location
Pirbright

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Not specified

About the Role
We are hiring an EHS Advisor on a Fixed Term Contract focusing on a Risk Assessment improvement and development project. You will support and contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), Biosafety (BSY) and Bio-security strategies, procedures and initiatives across the Pirbright site. The role aims to deliver proactive EHS, Biosafety and Bio-security behaviours and enable employees to work compliantly within an environment that demands strict regulatory and corporate requirements and awareness. This is a fully site-based role located in Pirbright, with the contract ending 31 October 2026.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice and recommendations to employees on EHS matters to ensure compliance with UK legislation and corporate requirements
- Participate in creation, development and maintenance of EHS/BSY documentation such as SOPs and risk assessments
- Ensure all incidents, near misses and accidents are recorded, investigated and filed appropriately
- Undertake EHS inspections and BSY audits at agreed locations
- Support priority projects as assigned
- Assist in development and maintenance of site incident response and crisis management processes
- Conduct periodic validation of fumigation locks at the Pirbright site
- Participate in global EHS audits and regulatory visits (HSE or Environment Agency)
- Support follow-up and close out of actions from investigations, risk assessments, inspections and audits

Experience
- Knowledge and experience of EHS/BSY regulations and legal framework
- Experience with risk assessment and root cause analysis methodologies
- Ability to deliver training on EHS/BSY topics
- Good hazard observation skills

About you
- Good spoken and written communication skills
- Ability to manage time effectively, plan and complete work to schedule
- Demonstrates a positive 'can do' attitude, building relationships and upholding processes and procedures
- Logical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in computer systems including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Qualifications
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification