Fire and H&s Advisor LMS 2110 - London, United Kingdom - Medical Research Council

Medical Research Council

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Overall Purpose:

The aim of this post is to assist the MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences (LMS) Head of Lab Services providing a high level of competent advice to the Director and Head of Operations of the LMS.

You will support cutting edge science by monitoring and advising on health, safety and regulatory compliance issues, specifically working with LMS members and other stakeholders.

The function of the role is to ensure the safe working environment at the main LMS building and in its ICTEM and Mansfield Laboratories.

It is essential that all members of the Health and Safety Department have the competence and flexibility to support the wider departmental function.

In order to achieve this, post holders will be expected to work as both generalist and specialist advisors.

Working Relationships:

You will report to the Head of Lab Services providing.

You will work alongside members of the H&S team, Research staff, other infrastructure Groups (particularly Estates and Facilities and Lab Services), other H&S staff, statutory and other external bodies.

Main Duties:

To act as the lead Advisor on Facilities and Fire:

To develop, maintain, and review the implementation of the LMS fire safety policy, fire management arrangements and fire risk assessments, on behalf of the LMS and in conjunction with the MRC Health and Safety team, as part of the process of ensuring legal compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
To provide Fire Safety advice to Facilities Project Managers and design teams, to develop building fire strategies
To investigate Fire related incidents within the LMS and prepare reports and recommendations to minimize the risk of personal injury, fire and damage to property. Support the reporting of incident data within the MRC
To carry out fire safety audits and inspections to all parts of the LMS
To provide fire safety training courses for fire marshals within the LMS
Liaise with external fire and safety organisations and be a point of contact for relevant fire safety enforcement agencies
To act as the principal advisor to Health and Safety Groups on matters relating to fire safety, and to provide such reports as are required
To undertake occupancy surveys and provide recommendations on space allocation improvements
To maintain an uptodate knowledge and understanding of matters relevant to the post (including best sector practices and regulations) by means of literature searches, contacts with professional bodies, attending relevant meetings and courses

To act as a Generalist H&S Advisor:

To provide highly competent Health and Safety advice to a wide range of key stakeholders on a wide range of topics
To create and sustain productive relationships with the research staff and use a pragmatic approach to health and safety, whilst ensuring standards and supporting research
To plan and prioritise work autonomously and assist other members of the team to plan their work accordingly
To work with the Head of Lab Services to devise and deliver the H&S strategy. To identify, lead on, plan and own strategies and associated plans within your responsible topic areas
To produce reports and action plans and to subsequently sensitively negotiate necessary actions
To champion and represent the H&S Department and the Head of Lab Services, as directed, including attending relevant meetings
To liaise with external regulatory bodies on behalf of the Head of Lab Services and to ensure any actions are dealt with in a timely manner
To work collaboratively with other support services to deliver integrated and efficient support
To conduct and lead (in collaboration with others) on health and safety inspections, audits and evaluate working practices
To lead on accident investigations ensuring root causes are identified, that lessons are learnt and that appropriate measures are implemented in a timely manner
To be a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT)
To be empowered by the Director, through the Head of Lab Services to deal with issues of breaches of compliance and imminent danger (to life and/or property)

Person Specification

Essential:_
NEBOSH Level 3 General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent qualification eg NEBOSH General Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management or Construction Health and Safety
A degree or equivalent experience
Technical membership of an appropriate professional body eg H&S and/or fire safety
Desirable:_
NEBOSH Level 4 National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent qualification or experience or working towards completion
Essential:_
Experience of H&S/fire safety management systems
Experience of working within a H&S/fire safety role at an organisational level including experience within an academic or research environment
Experience of accident/incident investigation and rootcause analysis
Experience of managing regulatory compliance visits and