HSBS Administrator – (24P-054)
The Pirbright Institute
Salary: £32,000 - £33,500 per annum
Permanent
Onsite: Woking, GU24
Application Closing Date: 26/09/2024
About The Pirbright Institute
The Pirbright Institute delivers world-leading research to understand, predict, detect, and respond to viral disease outbreaks. We study viruses of livestock that are endemic and exotic to the UK, including zoonotic viruses, by using the most advanced tools and technologies to understand host-pathogen interactions in animals and arthropod vectors. Our major strength in understanding the immune systems of livestock provides a platform to control current diseases and respond to emerging threats.
Our Institute is made up of a dynamic and vibrant community of staff covering a diverse set of chosen fields, backgrounds, and experience. We all play a crucial role in furthering the Institute’s aspirations, advancing the frontiers of science and knowledge through our excellent scientific research, knowledge sharing and contribution; with a real focus in improving the world in which we live. Our outlook is always balanced by our strong sense of purpose, values and behaviours and an unwavering commitment to a ‘one Institute’ approach.
Organisation, position and purpose
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health, Safety and Biosafety (HSBS) Administrator to join the Institute. This role plays a crucial part in facilitating the HSBS team to conduct its function and produce critical outputs. The HSBS team sits in the wider Risk & Assurance directorate, that covers health, safety, biosafety, environment and sustainability, quality, security, and business continuity.
This diverse role encompasses a broad range of administrative activities, supporting the Institute in managing its safety (including biosafety) and environmental duties.
Personal Competencies
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and detail-focused individual, with an ability to form excellent working relationships and demonstrable time management and communication skills.
Essential/Desirable requirements
Essential
Desirable
Due to the nature of the work, we do, all successful applicants will be required to go through a comprehensive screening process including reference and qualification checks, financial and security clearances.
Main duties and responsibilities
Full training for this role will be provided, but experience of performing the above tasks or similar will be an advantage. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of The Pirbright Institute.
All employees shall actively participate in the Institute-wide quality assurance system in conjunction with the Institute’s Quality Manager. Employees are also expected to safeguard their own health and safety and security by following policies and all e mployees are responsible for the Health and Safety and security of staff under their management.
What we offer
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, if you have not heard from us within one month from closing date of the vacancy, then please contact us on jobs@pirbright.ac.uk for an update.