Health and Safety Advisor - £46,160 p.a. + benefits

South Mimms, HertfordshireJob SummaryWe are currently looking for a Health and Safety Advisor to join our Health & Safety and Quality Assurance Function within the Science, Research and innovation Group.This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based South Mimms, Hertfordshire. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites.We are currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 8 days per month working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role, this can flex up to 12 days a month, with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly.Who are we?The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.The Scientific Research and Innovation Group delivers public health impact, world-leading research innovation, and a unique proposition via an ambitious Science Strategy which will balance innovation against sustainability and affordability. It is divided into 6 sub-Groups, Innovation Accelerator, Clinical Investigations and Trials, Research and Development, Standards Lifecycle, Control Testing and Quality Assurance and Health & Safety.Job DescriptionThe role will assist in promoting a positive health and safety culture for all our staff, leading by example and setting the standard. Your support and guidance to managers and staff, elevating their knowledge and engagement with all aspects of health and safety will help create a proactive, forward-thinking, and most importantly, safe work environment.The H&S Advisor role sits within the Health and Safety Team led by the Lead Health and Safety Advisor and is part of the Health & Safety and Quality Assurance function in the Science, Research and Innovation Group.Key Responsibilities:Leadership and managementMonitor and review KPI’s and report to management on statistics and recommendations to ensure KPI targets can be met.Service deliveryProvide support, advice and information to all staff and management on all matters relating to health and safety, risk management and legal compliance.Develop and deliver training for H&S inductions, DSE, manual handling, risk assessment, laboratory safety along with any other identified training needs.Provide support for staff using H&S software systems.Investigate and respond to health and safety related accidents and incidents as required.Manage a portfolio of work covering multiple health and safety areas and projects, with the flexibility to be able to deal with health and safety issues as they arise.Support with all types of health and safety risk assessments and policies across the Agency to maintain legal compliance and best practice ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.Provide health and safety support to necessary stakeholders in the planning and implementation stages of refurbishment and project work as required.Quality and Assurance Audit and inspection – work with relevant stakeholders to carryout health and safety audits and inspections in line with Agency arrangementsThe role will assist in promoting a positive health and safety culture for all our staff, leading by example and setting the standard. Your support and guidance to managers and staff, elevating their knowledge and engagement with all aspects of health and safety will help create a proactive, forward-thinking, and most importantly, safe work environment.The H&S Advisor role sits within the Health and Safety Team led by the Lead Health and Safety Advisor and is part of the Health & Safety and Quality Assurance function in the Science, Research and Innovation Group.Key Responsibilities:Leadership and managementMonitor and review KPI’s and report to management on statistics and recommendations to ensure KPI targets can be met.Service deliveryProvide support, advice and information to all staff and management on all matters relating to health and safety, risk management and legal compliance.Develop and deliver training for H&S inductions, DSE, manual handling, risk assessment, laboratory safety along with any other identified training needs.Provide support for staff using H&S software systems.Investigate and respond to health and safety related accidents and incidents as required.Manage a portfolio of work covering multiple health and safety areas and projects, with the flexibility to be able to deal with health and safety issues as they arise.Support with all types of health and safety risk assessments and policies across the Agency to maintain legal compliance and best practice ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.Provide health and safety support to necessary stakeholders in the planning and implementation stages of refurbishment and project work as required.Quality and Assurance Audit and inspection – work with relevant stakeholders to carryout health and safety audits and inspections in line with Agency arrangementsPerson specificationMethod of assessment: A=Application, T=Test, I=Interview, P=Presentation Behaviour Criteria:Communicating and influencing - Communicate in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner - choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact (A, I, P)Changing and Improving - Clearly explain the reasons for change to colleagues and how to implement them, supporting individuals with different needs to adapt to change (A, I)Seeing the Big Picture - Understand how the strategies and activities of the team create value and meet the diverse needs of all stakeholders (A, I)Experience Criteria:Demonstrable experience of planning, conducting and reporting on health and safety audits to drive improvement and ensure compliance (A, I)A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a H&S Advisor role (A, I)Experience with a Microsoft suite of products, Oracle and dedicated Health & Safety software (A, I, P)Technical Criteria:NEBOSH Certificate and/or NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (A)Experience in communicating technical Health and Safety information to staff at all levels and managing risk proportionately to help create a safe, efficient and positive working environment (A, I, P)Strengths Criteria Working together (I) Making effective decisions (I)If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification! Please note: The job description may not open in some internet browsers. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If you have any issue viewing the job description, please contact careers@mhra.gov.ukAlongside your salary of £46,160, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £13,372 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave on entry, rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff. PLUS 8 bank holidays Privilege Leave: 1 day Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay/five months half pay Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil ServiceCivil Service Pension Scheme. Please see the link for further information http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/ For enquiries relating to the Civil Service Pension Schemes please contact MyCSP's Pension Service Centre directly on 0300 123 6666 Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA)Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs On-going learning and development Selection process detailsWe use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here. Application, which will include a CV, which should demonstrate how you meet the Experience and Technical Success Profile criteria. Please submit your application to Hays by visiting this website Presentation, to be prepared as part of your interview, with further information being supplied when you reach this stage. Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.  If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk as soon as possible.Closing date: 2nd December 2025Shortlisting date: from 3rd December 2025Interview date: from 10th December 2025If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact careers@mhra.gov.ukCandidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk.In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact Florentina Oyelami, Head of Talent Acquisition, Florentina.Oyelami@mhra.gov.uk.If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.ukinfo@csc.gov.ukCivil Service CommissionRoom G/81 Horse Guards RoadLondonSW1A 2HQFeedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsThis Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:UK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob Contact :Name : Charlotte HodgkinsonEmail : Charlotte.Hodgkinson@hays.comRecruitment teamEmail : Careers@mhra.gov.ukFurther informationIn accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the Resourcing Team at Careers@mhra.gov.uk, in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk - info@csc.gov.uk - Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ