Salary for this Role: From £55,300 with benefits, subject to skills and experience. Job Title: Senior Health and Safety Advisor Reports to: Robert Haigh Closing Date: 06/Dec/2026 23.59 GMT Job Description: Details of the role: Working pattern: This is a permanent full time position on Crick terms and conditions of employment. Salary: From £55,300 with benefits, subject to skills and experience Application closing date: 6th of December 2026 at 23.59 Interview dates: Interviews will take place early in the new year About us The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. About the role We are looking for 3 dedicated Senior Health & Safety Advisors to provide specialist expertise, technical leadership and practical support within our Health & Safety team. The 3 roles will each have their own specialist areas: 1. Human Safety which will specialise in training, ergonomics and occupational health 2. Physical safety which will specialise in chemicals, radiation and infrastructure 3. Systems and Compliance which will specialise in assurance, KPIs, inspections & audits We do have a 4th area Biorisk but we are not looking to recruit into this team. The H&S department is built around the requirements of HSG65 Managing for Health and Safety, with all functions aligned to the PLAN / DO / CHECK / ACT model. As a specialist senior health & safety advisor, you will operate within functional teams under the respective Heads of Function: · Under the Head of Operational Health and Safety (DO): Physical Safety (e.g. Radiation, Chemical Safety) Human Safety (e.g. Training, DSE, Noise) · Under the Head of Biorisk and Compliance (CHECK): Biorisk and GM (e.g. Biosafety, Biosecurity, GM Contained Use) Systems and Compliance (e.g. Audit, Inspection, KPI, SPI, Reporting) Acting as the lead advisor within your area of responsibility, you will be the key escalation point for complex health and safety matters and help ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality advice and support across the Institute. Working closely with scientific and operational teams, you will build strong stakeholder relationships, coordinate the activities of Health & Safety Advisors, and promote best practice throughout the organisation. You will play an important role in implementing health and safety standards, driving continuous improvement, and supporting a safe and enabling environment for world leading research. What you will be doing: Technical leadership and advice Provide senior specialist advice on specialist Health and Safety topics related to the area of responsibility, including but not limited to e.g. biological risk, including GM work, SAPO-regulated activity, and containment and control principles (Biorisk and GM lead), Radiation and Chemical Safety (Physical lead), Ergonomics and noise (Human lead), or Assurance and Performance (Systems and Compliance lead) Act as the escalation point for complex safety related issues within the functional team (All) Review and advise on Health and Safety related risk assessments, ensuring proportionate and effective controls (All) Delivery and operational oversight (All) Lead and coordinate the delivery of specialist safety services through a team of Advisors (based on functional team being managed) Ensure effective implementation of safe systems of work, SOPs and safety controls within research environments Monitoring, assurance and improvement (All) Deliver and coordinate inspections, investigations and monitoring activities in line with established organisational assurance frameworks Analyse and drive performance data and trends to identify emerging risks and areas for improvement Training, communication and stakeholder engagement Lead or support delivery of specialist safety training and competency activities Develop training materials for Health and Safety courses and work with other team members to deliver training when required. Please see full job description here About you You will have: · Relevant degree or equivalent experience · Significant H&S advisory experience in a research or scientific environment* · Experience leading or coordinating teams and supporting development of others* · Supervisory or line management experience with an ability to support, coach, and develop more junior colleagues* · Experience in scientific or technical environments · Strong technical expertise in a defined risk domain(s) · Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. SAPO, GM regulations, COSHH)* · Experience delivering inspections, investigations and risk-based interventions Minimum criteria* AI in our recruitment process We welcome the responsible use of AI as a tool to support your application, but we ask that it is used to enhance your own experience, ideas and achievements, rather than replace them. Click here to find out more about AI in our recruitment process About Working at the Crick Our values Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture. We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: [email protected] Find out more about life at the Crick. What will you receive? At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. Health & Well-being: 24/7 GP consultation services. Occupational health services and mental health support programs. Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. Work-Life Balance: Back-up care for dependents. Childcare support allowance. Annual leave purchase options. Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events. Perks: Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction. Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received. The Francis Crick Institute is a biomedical discovery institute researching the biology underlying human health. At the Crick, scientists and staff collaborate to stretch the very limits of what we know about how life works. Our work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections and neurodegenerative diseases. The Francis Crick Institute is a charity, founded by the Medical Research Council, Cancer Research UK, Wellcome, UCL (University College London), Imperial College London and King’s College London.

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