AddressAnnual Salary Range: £55,000-£70,000 DOE
Location: Office-based in Oxford
Contract: Initially 12 months fixed term - with possibility of permanent status
Hours: Full-time
Reports to: Director of Facilities (UK)
The Role
This post is commissioned and funded by the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), established in Los Angeles and now expanding into Oxford.
EIT is expanding upon its existing collaborations with the University of Oxford by building a 320,000 square feet research institute and medical clinic in the nearby Oxford Science Park. In addition to this investment, EIT will fund approximately 20 scholarships each year for the world's best global innovators, offering fully-funded study at the University of Oxford, and cutting-edge programming and innovation opportunities with world experts in Oxford, LA and beyond.
In this new position the E, H & S Officer will ensure all EIT Oxford sites are compliant with all applicable safety regulations and environmental regulations including the creation of relevant procedures and standards. Work with EIT management to ensure all workers are aware of potential hazards in the workplace and environment and take steps to mitigate any risks to an acceptable level. It is important that the level of mitigation and controls are set at a balanced level that considers both statutory obligations and commercial objectives. The E, H & S Officer will also have ultimate responsibility of compliance related matters.
Hours of work will generally be Monday to Friday, core hours 08:30-17:30 and will be office/site based. However due to the nature of the role and organisation there may be times where flexibility is required during the evening and occasionally weekends to accommodate interaction with EIT Los Angeles.
Our Mission
Founded by Larry Ellison and David B. Agus, MD, the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) works to develop and deploy advanced technology in pursuit of solving some of humanity's most challenging and enduring problems. Guided by world leaders, scientists, and entrepreneurs, EIT seeks to accelerate innovation by driving scientific and technological advancements across four humane endeavours: medical sciences and healthcare, food security and sustainable agriculture, clean energy and climate change, and government policy and economics.
Please visit eit.org for more details.
Responsibilities
May include some or all the following responsibilities:
- Identify applicable safety and environmental standards for EIT,
- Identify applicable compliance standards for EIT, and control the route to compliance,
- Identify and develop safety plans and risk assessments,
- Develop and control a permit to work system,
- Conducting safety audits,
- Review plans during the design and construction phases of projects to build in safety and environmental compliance,
- Training EIT on the safety procedures and processes,
- Investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses to ensure learnings are put in place with appropriate countermeasures and shared with the wider organisation,
- Support other business functions and other departments,
- Ensure the safety and environmental journey is communicated to all key stakeholders, as required.
Any other tasks or responsibilities assigned that are deemed reasonable and in scope of the role.
Person Specification
Role holder will ensure that they work at all times towards the following:
- Professional attitude towards each other, customers & auditors
- Deliver on promises, control actions to agreed deadlines.
- Communicate effectively on all aspects of work.
Will maintain and enhance relationships inside and outside of the Facilities team.
Will ensure communication is executed at all stages of works to ensure the customer is satisfied and aware of the progress and status of all works.
Will understand own contribution to team/reports and line manager to ensure personal and Department objectives are met.
Will ensure the line manager is aware of priorities.
Will undertake and be accountable for activities affecting external personnel and will involve some complex communications. Examples may include, Public, Landlords, Estate Management, Contractors, Consultants, Statutory Bodies, Regulatory Agencies, Local Authorities, Legal Advisors or Solicitors.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- IOSH training minimum,
- Experience working as an environmental, Health and Safety professional in a Biotech, Pharma, Clinic, or similar environment,
- Excellent Communication Skills, both written and verbal English,
- CDM experience “client side” EHS/Compliance duties would be advantageous.
- Environmental Management.
- Compliance Experience.
Terms of Appointment
- You must be eligible to work in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
- You must be based in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
- During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.
Please apply online and also provide a covering letter specifically highlighting how your existing skills and experiences support fulfilling the responsibilities of this role.
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The Ellison Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that an inclusive, collaborative team environment is just as important to our mission as stethoscopes and microscopes. We strive to always provide employees a supportive atmosphere, so they feel confident taking creative risks towards innovation. EIT values emotional intelligence and communication with empathy and respect for others. We seek to build a diverse group of people who are curious, have a deep sense of responsibility, and the grit needed to achieve excellence.
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