Health, Safety & Lab Compliance Advisor
| Posting date: | 17 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | c. £40,000 per annum dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2026 |
| Location: | Okehampton, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Rothamsted Research |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 874 |
Summary
Location: North Wyke
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (37 hours per week)
We are seeking a Health, Safety & Compliance Advisor to provide site‑based health and safety and compliance support at North Wyke.
The postholder will act as the main point of contact for health and safety matters on site, supporting a range of operational environments including laboratories, farms, workshops, buildings and shared technical facilities. The role focuses on safety, compliance and the practical application of statutory and organisational requirements.
The postholder will work closely with managers, supervisors, researchers and facilities teams, and liaise with central Health, Safety, Biosafety and Quality functions to ensure consistent standards are applied.
This is a non‑line‑management role.
Key responsibilities
Provide health and safety and compliance advice across the North Wyke site
Carry out inspections, audits and compliance checks
Support and/or lead incident, near‑miss and hazard investigations
Develop, review and maintain risk assessments, COSHH assessments and safe systems of work
Provide compliance oversight for shared laboratory and regulated research environments
Support managers to address non‑compliance and implement corrective actions
Assist with regulatory inspections, audits and assurance visits
Essential criteria
Relevant experience in a health and safety, compliance or assurance role
Working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, including risk assessment and COSHH
Experience of inspections, audits or investigations
Ability to work independently and prioritise work based on risk
Ability to provide clear, practical advice and maintain appropriate records
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (37 hours per week)
We are seeking a Health, Safety & Compliance Advisor to provide site‑based health and safety and compliance support at North Wyke.
The postholder will act as the main point of contact for health and safety matters on site, supporting a range of operational environments including laboratories, farms, workshops, buildings and shared technical facilities. The role focuses on safety, compliance and the practical application of statutory and organisational requirements.
The postholder will work closely with managers, supervisors, researchers and facilities teams, and liaise with central Health, Safety, Biosafety and Quality functions to ensure consistent standards are applied.
This is a non‑line‑management role.
Key responsibilities
Provide health and safety and compliance advice across the North Wyke site
Carry out inspections, audits and compliance checks
Support and/or lead incident, near‑miss and hazard investigations
Develop, review and maintain risk assessments, COSHH assessments and safe systems of work
Provide compliance oversight for shared laboratory and regulated research environments
Support managers to address non‑compliance and implement corrective actions
Assist with regulatory inspections, audits and assurance visits
Essential criteria
Relevant experience in a health and safety, compliance or assurance role
Working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, including risk assessment and COSHH
Experience of inspections, audits or investigations
Ability to work independently and prioritise work based on risk
Ability to provide clear, practical advice and maintain appropriate records
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