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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced leader and subject matter expert to serve as our Head of Biorisk & Compliance. This role involves shaping the Institute's approach to biorisk management, regulatory compliance, and assurance, leading specialist teams, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Own systems and processes to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation, including SAPO, GM (Contained Use) and COSHH across containment levels 2–4.
- Assure the effectiveness of risk assessment processes, governance arrangements and control frameworks for complex biological work.
- Lead regulatory engagement from an assurance and compliance perspective.
- Oversee governance, tracking and close‑out of actions arising from external audits and inspections.
- Own the maintenance and operation of assurance frameworks, including audits, inspections and performance monitoring.
- Analyse and evaluate audit and inspection data to identify systemic weaknesses and emerging risks.
- Lead, coach and develop the biorisk and compliance health and safety team.
- Build effective positive working relationships and collaboration within and across the H&S team and ensure consistent communications to all stakeholders.
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific discipline.
- Strong background in Health and Safety management, including compliance and assurance activities, in line with the ‘Check’ element of HSG65 Managing for Health and Safety.
- Extensive senior experience in biological safety and regulatory compliance within complex research environments.
- Experience managing specialist safety teams with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of SAPO, GM regulations, containment principles and biological safety legislation.
- Proven experience delivering assurance, audit or regulatory oversight functions.
- Credibility with regulators, senior leaders and scientific communities.
Skills
- Biorisk management
- Regulatory compliance
- Assurance
- Health and Safety legislation
- SAPO
- GM (Contained Use)
- COSHH
- Risk assessment
- Governance
- Audit
- Inspection
- Performance monitoring
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Team development
- Stakeholder management
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior experience
- Experienced leader
Education Level
- Degree or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- From £77,500 with benefits, subject to skills and experience
Benefits
- 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
- Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
- 24/7 GP consultation services.
- Occupational health services and mental health support programs.
- Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
- Back-up care for dependents.
- Childcare support allowance.
- Annual leave purchase options.
- Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
- Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.
- Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.
About the Company
- The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof.
- Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
- The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines.
- A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions.
- We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture.
- We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher.
- This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research.
- Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
Equal Opportunity
- At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery.
- We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances.
- We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences.
- We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply.
- If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: karen.au@crick.ac.uk