Job Description

Ref Number

B02-09401

Professional Expertise

Estates, Facilities, Accommodation and Safety

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

54,931-64,644

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

18-Jan-2026

About us

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The

UCL Cancer Institute

brings together over 300 scientists and collaborates closely with

UCLH

, the

Royal Free Hospital

, and partners in the

Cancer Research UK City of London Centre

. It supports both

basic and translational cancer research

.



UCL is part of the

Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC)

network, enabling early-phase clinical trials of new cancer therapies. The Institute also hosts the

NIHR Clinical Research Facility

, focused on first-in-human trials, and works with the

CRUK/UCL Clinical Trials Centre

to strengthen clinical research.



The

ECMC GCLP Facility

develops and validates analytical methods for trials, ensuring compliance with international clinical and laboratory standards.



More information is available at: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/cancer/

About the role

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Are you passionate about health and safety in a cutting-edge research environment? The UCL Cancer Institute is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable

Safety Advisor

to join our professional services team. This is a pivotal role supporting world-class cancer research through expert safety guidance and leadership.



As Safety Advisor, you will:


Take a key advisory role for laboratory researchers and lead on the implementation and continuous improvement of safety policies and procedures. Act as Departmental Safety Officer and Lead Biological Agent Peer Reviewer. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including UCL Safety Services, Estates, and regulatory bodies. Support laboratory operations and building management to ensure safe, compliant, and fit-for-purpose facilities. Deliver safety inductions and training, co-chair the Institute Safety Committee, and contribute to UCL's Target 100 safety management system.

About you

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We are looking for someone with:


A BSc in a science discipline (preferably Biological) or equivalent experience. A relevant Health and Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH certificate or diploma). Experience working to Containment Level 2 standards in a biological research setting. Strong knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation, GM regulations, and ideally experience with radioisotopes or X-ray equipment. Excellent communication, organisational, and influencing skills. A commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and delivering high-quality service.

Application instructions

Applicants should submit:

A cover letter

that addresses the

essential and desirable criteria

outlined in the

Person Specification

.

Note: If a cover letter is provided, applicants may leave the

"Why you have applied for this role"

field blank in the application form.

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:



41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)



Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)



Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan



On-Site nursery



On-site gym



Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay



Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service



Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/