EHS Assistant

Scienceabode; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A research and development organization is seeking an EHS Assistant to support health and safety compliance across R&D sites. This part-time role (2 days a week) involves ensuring adherence to EHS regulations, managing audits, and conducting risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH qualification, practical health and safety experience, and strong organizational skills. Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is advantageous. This position offers a pay rate of £21.61 per hour.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification required.
• Practical experience in health and safety roles is essential.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations and internal standards.
• Manage site schedules for inspections and follow-up actions.
• Support audit preparation and conduct regular workplace inspections.
• Assist in managing Declaration of Conformity records.

Skills

Knowledge of UK EHS regulations and best practices

Understanding of Risk Assessment

Strong organisational and documentation skills

Good interpersonal and team‑working abilities

Excellent attention to detail

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Competent with Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

EHS Assistant – Environment, Health & Safety Assistant

Pay Rate: £21.61 per hour

Location: Cambridge – onsite

Working Pattern: Part Time – 2 days per week, 8 hours per day

Contract Length: 12 months

Position Overview: The Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Assistant will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with all relevant EHS regulations and internal standards across our Research & Development (R&D) sites. The successful candidate will provide support to the UK Health and Safety programmes, initiatives and systems in place.

£20.61 – £21.61/hour

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG – The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Responsibilities

• Safe Systems of Work (SSOW): Ensure SSOW is adhered to at R&D sites, including reviewing risk assessments & method statements (RAMS), issuing appropriate permit documents, and communicating with relevant personnel. Carry out performance checks to ensure contractor work aligns with RAMS, stopping work if unsafe practices are observed.
• Statutory Inspections: Manage and coordinate site schedules for inspections and follow‑up actions.
• Audit & Inspection Programmes: Support audit preparation and ensure timely follow‑up of corrective actions. Conduct regular workplace inspections.
• Declaration of Conformity: Assist in managing and documenting Declaration of Conformity records, ensuring equipment meets applicable standards and regulations.
• Risk Assessment: Support the completion and review of risk assessments. Work with stakeholders to implement safety measures and maintain compliance.
• Change Control: Participate in change control processes by assessing EHS risks associated with new processes, equipment, or materials introduced to R&D sites. Collaborate cross‑functionally to develop and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Incident Investigations: Conduct initial EHS reviews and investigations of good saves, near misses, and incidents, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and documentation. Assist in developing and tracking corrective and preventive action plans.
• Communications: Support responses to the UK R&D EHS group email account. Compile promotional communications for inclusion in the EHS communications programme.
• Documentation: Support the creation and review of procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to data analysis and performance reporting to identify trends. Promote continuous improvement, best practice, and EHS excellence.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of UK EHS regulations and best practices.
• Understanding of Risk Assessment, Incident Investigation, Auditing, and Safe Systems of Work.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.
• Good interpersonal and team‑working abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, and document/report writing.

Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
• Practical experience within a health and safety role, including involvement in EHS improvement initiatives.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is advantageous.