Job Title:  EHS Advisor

Role Details

EHS Advisor

Role: Full-time, Permanent,

Location: Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: Competitive + + bonus + benefits

The Role

Reporting to the EHS Manager you will contribute to our success by providing EHS support services at the Fawdon pharmaceutical site. You will support EHS compliance and the development of the site EHS management system and a culture of continual improvement, including the roll-out and monitoring of safe working procedures to enable implementation of wider site strategy.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

•Develop and maintain progressive EHS management systems ensuring they are relevant, suitable and effective to meet company and legal requirements.

•Contribute to the development of and implement processes and tools providing access to essential EHS information for line managers relating to risk assessments, incidents and CAPA actions.

•Support achievement and retention of ISO 14001 & 45001 certifications and actively participate in externally led audits as required.

•Compile routine and bespoke registers, records and monthly reports and metrics to meet external and corporate requirements and inform site and EHS management, EHS Forums and external authorities regarding status and trends in support of improvement initiatives and projects.

•Assist Departmental Managers with the completion and maintenance of EHS risk assessments to ensure compliance with relevant UK legislation.

•Participate as required in inspections, incident investigations and internal audits of safe working practices and management systems ensuring the timely processing, tracking and expediting of prioritised action plans arising from inspections, incidents, EHS observations and audits. 

•Support EHS training planning and co-ordination, EHS training delivery against schedule, reporting training needs, attendance and delivery performance.

•Assist the EHS Manager in effective consultation with appointed EHS Representatives and the smooth running of EHS Governance meetings.

•Enable the provision of competent advice and guidance to maintain a safe and healthy working environment.

The Person

•Proven experience as an EHS professional, preferably in a Pharmaceutical business or strong science or engineering graduate with relevant work experience (TechIOSH desirable)

•Understanding of EHS & Quality management systems.

•Good technical appreciation of the way in which a Pharmaceutical business operates.

•Ability to make rapid decisions and operate with minimum supervision.

•High level of environmental, health & safety awareness.

•Up to date knowledge of EHS legislation and cGMP

The Rewards

In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.

How to Apply

If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please complete your Candidate Profile on our careers site to apply for this role. The closing date is 30/09/26. For more information, you can contact us on: careers@accord-healthcare.com

A Bit About Us

Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe. Accord has one of the largest market footprints of any European generic and biosimilars companies selling generic medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This global footprint enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems supporting healthcare professionals to transform patient lives worldwide. The approach of Accord is agile and inventive, always seeking to improve products and patients' access to them. Accord are driven to think differently and deliver more for the benefit of patients worldwide. 

To continue our growth, we’re looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual’s focus. So, if you’re looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you’re certainly in the right place; come and join us to make it better.

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All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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