Safety and Compliance Manager

Location Hertfordshire
Discipline: HSE Manager
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £Up to £50,000
Contact name: Rachel Kennedy

Contact email: rachel@ohmedical.co.uk
Job ref: RK2681
Published: 9 months ago
Startdate: ASAP

Safety and Compliance Manager
Hertfordshire
Up to £50,000 + Great benefits

​An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Safety and Compliance Manager to join a leading life sciences organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, maintaining high standards of regulatory compliance, and promoting a positive safety culture across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements (e.g. HSE, Human Tissue Authority, Home Office, HMRC).

  • Act as the appointed Biological Safety Officer (BSO).

  • Develop and maintain safety frameworks, policies, SOPs, risk assessments, and training.

  • Conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations, providing metrics on risk and culture.

  • Maintain compliance calendars, regulatory submissions, and risk registers.

  • Provide strategic advice to senior leadership and represent the organisation with regulators.

  • Proactively influence and promote a strong health and safety culture across all sites.

Candidate Profile:

  • Proven experience in health and safety compliance within a scientific or industrial setting (pharma/biotech preferred).

  • NEBOSH Diploma and Grad/Tech IOSH (or equivalent) (essential).

  • Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practice.

  • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

What’s on Offer:

  • Exceptional benefits package including private health insurance, up to 12% employer pension contributions, and 31 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

  • Flexible benefits tailored to individual needs.

  • A supportive, inclusive, and professional working environment with opportunities for career development.