EHS Advisor

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Site Name: UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle
Posted Date: Jul 7 2021

EHS Advisor

• UK – County Durham – Barnard Castle
• Secondment / Fixed Term Contract – 9 to 12 Months
  
  

Here at GSK, we are on the lookout for an EHS Advisorto join our talented team in Barnard Castle to cover a period of maternity leave. Although this role will start off as a Fixed Term Contract, there is future potential to go Permanent for the right candidate.

As one of the largest secondary sites in the network, the Barnard Castle Site is at the forefront of GSKs Future Ready ambitions, supply a portfolio of classic and established products as well as developing and launching a range of new, mainly biopharm products.

The successful candidate will join a very experienced and professional team, bringing and building their experience of driving EHS improvement across day to day operations, projects and new product introductions.

Responsibilities

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Provide competent EHS advice, coaching and guidance to Line Managers
• Coach and mentor risk assessors to evaluate risks and recommend process improvements to continuously reduce EHS risks.
• Work with departments to develop and maintain their EHS Management systems.
• Develop, prepare, and implement EHS procedures and new ways of working across the site.
• Provide EHS advice on support for project and new product introduction activities.
• Track and report EHS key performance metrics, interpret trends and recommend improvement program for the business.
• Provide site EHS Induction and other safety training
• Investigation of near misses and adverse events
• Involvement in and leadership of EHS Audits as appropriate.
  
  

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE – 21st July 2021

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Why you?

Here at GSK, we are seeking someone that is passionate and able to ‘roll up their sleeves’ when needed and in return we will offer fantastic career progression and the opportunity to engage with Senior Stakeholders, allowing you to shape and contribute to the success of the business.

Basic Qualifications

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• NEBOSH Certificate or a similar professional qualification & experience.
• Relevant industry experience of EHS or closely related subject.
  
  

Why GSK?

GSK is a place where outstanding people do amazing things. As a science-led global healthcare company, we exist to help people do more, feel better, live longer. This special purpose – along with our goal of being one of the world’s most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies – helps us attract some of the best and brightest minds in the world.

We take pride in providing access to all and continually focus on our opportunity and obligation to do more to improve inclusion and diversity: for our people inside GSK; in the way we do business; and in the communities where we operate. 

We want our company to be a place where diversity of people and thought is valued everywhere and where we’re all able to be ourselves and feel a sense of belonging. An inclusive organization where we all feel valued, engaged and supported, knowing that our work makes an important contribution to our mission. Reinforced by our clear values and expectations, it is part of our DNA. Together we achieve extraordinary things for our patients and consumers, who rely on us each and every day.

As a company driven by our values of Patient focus, Transparency, Respect and Integrity, we know inclusion and diversity are essential for us to be able to succeed. We want all our colleagues to thrive at GSK bringing their unique experiences, ensuring they feel good and to keep growing their careers. As a candidate for a role, we want you to feel the same way.

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