Manager, Environment, Health and Safety

Location of role Oxford, UK

Department Ops & Facilities

Key Responsibilities Main Purpose of Job:

• As a EHS manager, you will be responsible for supporting the planning, implementation and review of Immunocore’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures, including those relating to wellbeing. The primary objective is to support and work with key stakeholders to create a workplace that is safe and healthy for both employees, contractors and visitors while taking account of sustainability and budgetary targets. The role will take the lead in reviewing EHS systems, their effectiveness and advising the EHS Director where improvements are required. The role will also include developing and maintaining a high-level of cooperation and coordination between EHS, facilities, Research teams and project activities to ensure health and safety is fully considered and understood. The EHS Manager role will also provide support to other team members and the wider EHS support groups.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit, assess and develop current EHS systems and activities.
• Support and develop the EHS support groups (Mental health first-aiders, Safety Reps, Ergo Champions, Fire Marshals, Sustainability Champions).
• Lead fire safety strategy and advise on fire safety issues and provide recommendations.
• Engage with stakeholders to identify and implement strategies to improve safety
• Drive corrective actions and improvements to safety practices
• Carry out Design safety reviews of relevant project work.
• Support projects in CDM (Construction, Design & Management) activities.
• Review and assess contractor risk assessment and method Statements (RAMS).
• Review and enhance the site control of contractors.
• Carry out near-miss, incident and accident investigations.
• Mentor Safety support groups and support their ongoing development.
• Review and analyse data for the site's electronic EHS systems ( e.g., Eco-online, ChemWatch).
• Provide professional EHS advice and support to employees as required.
• Work with the site to develop a safety behavioural program.
• Develop and facilitate EHS training courses and training modules, including toolbox talks
• Remain operational focused and work to tight deadlines with a solution focused mind set.
• Develop Gantt charts including critical path analysis, carryout route cause and failure mode analysis
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility (If applicable):

• Act as deputy for EHS director
  
  

Education, Experience and Knowledge:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent.
• Relevant EHS qualification (ISOH).
• 10+ years of experience working in a similar position.
• Experience in bio tech research environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• In depth understand of health and safety legislation.
  
  

Other:

• Project management skills
• Understanding of the Role of Occupational health
• Understand of Quality systems (QMS)
• Understanding of 5s and six Sigma
  
  

About the Company Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry’s most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.

Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.

At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients’ lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.

Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.