Health & Safety Advisor Grade: UKRI Pay Band D/S2 Salary: D/S2 salary is £41,344 A great benefits package is offered including an outstanding pension scheme (with an extremely generous employer contribution – on average 27% of your pay), 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time – 37 hours a week (some flexible working options may be available, including a small amount of remote working, but this role does require regular onsite attendance) Location: BGS headquarters in Keyworth in Nottingham Closing date: Sunday 26 January 2025 About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Advisor to work closely with the Head of Health and Safety in providing a high level of proficient advice to managers and staff across BGS. You will support world-class science by leading, monitoring and advising on health, safety and regulatory compliance issues. Whilst being a key member of the health and safety team, you will have a responsibility for leading on the health and safety within our laboratories as well as having the flexibility and knowledge to support the wider BGS functions. Key duties and responsibilities Provide expert safety advice and practical guidance for BGS lab staff – first point of contact Maintaining an effective health and safety management system – handling inspection programme, investigations, risk assessments, safe system of work, carrying out inductions Auditing laboratory and workshop areas Developing and delivering toolbox talks and training Work with the head of health and safety to deliver the H&S strategy across BGS Report writing, presentations, attendance at various meetings About you We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated health & safety advisor to join our team and contribute to maintaining a safe and compliant environment within our organisation. This exciting opportunity will suit a professional with a passion for health and safety, particularly within a scientific or research environment. You will be responsible for investigating incidents, reviewing and analysing work practices and procedures, and ensuring the highest standards of safety are maintained across all operations. You will collaborate with various teams, including trade unions, to resolve health and safety issues and improve working conditions. A key focus will be on promoting a strong health and safety culture across the organisation. You should demonstrate an interest in the work of BGS and your own continuing professional development. Please note – you will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during your employment. The additional specific essential and desirable skills criteria for this post will be assessed at Shortlist (S) stage, interview (I) stage, or both (S&I). Essential NEBOSH Level 3 General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent (S) Experience of health and safety within a research or laboratory environment (S&I) Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and how these are interpreted into working practices and compliance (S&I) Knowledge of health and safety management systems (S&I) Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of staff (S&I) Ability to work unsupervised and manage multiple tasks (I) You will be committed to a diverse and inclusive approach to work in the geosciences (I) Desirable NEBOSH Level 4 National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent (S) Experience of ISO45001 implementation (S) A science degree or equivalent experience (S) About us The British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that belongs to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and is affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). It is a world leading geological survey whose core mission is to advise government of science related to the subsurface and to undertake applied research to solve earth and environmental issues, both in the UK and globally. It is funded directly by UKRI, as well as through research grants and private sector contracts. We strive to promote equality and diversity across our organisation in order to continuously improve our scientific and organisational efficiency. As such, we aim to have a workforce with employees from all backgrounds with people who are passionate about earth science and who share our dedication to work for the good of the environment and the benefit of society. BGS became a signatory of the Technician Commitment in July 2022. How to apply Applicants are required to include a CV and covering letter outlining their suitability for the role. We would stress the importance of this paperwork in our selection process. A well thought through application providing evidence and examples of how you meet the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV. If you experience any issues applying for this role, please contact Recruitmentukri.org. The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 26 January 2025. Interviews are expected to be held in early February 2025 in Nottingham. About The British Geological Survey (BGS) The British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). It is a world leading geological survey that provides a core science mission to inform government of science related to the subsurface and its interfaces and also undertakes applied research for solutions to earth and environmental processes, both in the UK and globally. It is funded directly by UKRI as well as through research grants and via private sector contracts. BGS has an annual budget of approximately £60 million and employs 650 people. It has two main sites, a head office in Keyworth near Nottingham and the Lyell Centre, which is a joint collaboration with Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh. BGS works with more than 150 private sector organisations as well as having close links with 40 universities and sponsors approximately 100 PhD students each year. How to Apply Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit your CV and a covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for BGS and the role you’re applying for. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit your application without a covering letter may result in your application not being considered. You will only be assessed on the content of your CV and covering letter and not the ‘experience’ section of the application. About UKRI UKRI launched in April 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Our organisation brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England, which is responsible for supporting research and knowledge exchange at higher education institutions in England, and the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, and a vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. More information can be found at www.ukri.org. Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment. How we support EDI in the workforce At UKRI we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to flourish and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. 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