Nanoco Technologies

SHE Manager

Reporting to the Manufacturing Director, this is a management level role combining strategic ability with a hands-on approach to ensure the provision of a professional SHE function and activities required to reach quality systems accreditation. Management systems that will be focused on include initially ISO 9000 and subsequently ISO14000, OHSAS18000 with GMP a possibility in the future

The breadth of the role encompasses H&S, Environment, Quality (as support for the Quality Manager initially with the scope to increase this area of responsibility), Nano-regulation and lobbying and other responsibilities such as Laboratory and Waste Management.

You will need to have experience of designing, writing and implementing systems and taking a lead auditor role. Specific duties will include developing H&S strategies and internal policy for promoting H&S safe working practice, including the development of an annual SHE plan; ensuring compliance with mandatory legislation (changing working practices if necessary) including liaison with regulatory bodies and keeping up to date with new legislation; advising on fire regulations, fire drills, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases; carrying out injury and incident investigations; carrying out risk assessments; ensuring site audits are conducted and site policies and procedures are implemented and followed; leading and attending safety committees; leading in-house training for managers and employees; attending IOSH seminars; keeping records and producing statistics and management reports and managing waste disposal and emissions.

You will have a relevant qualification to degree standard, IOSH or equivalent in experience and responsibility and a QA Auditor qualification.

You will have strong management and organisational skills and be able to work autonomously. You will need to be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal and team-working skills.

Nanoco Technologies Limited is the wholly owned subsidiary of London Stock Exchange AIM listed Nanoco Group PLC and is a leading nanotechnology company developing and producing fluorescent semi-conducting nano materials called quantum dots. Established in 2001, Nanoco has grown rapidly by working in close collaboration with leading quantum dot application developers around the world.

This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment where your contribution will earn full recognition and reward.

We are proud to promote an open culture, encouraging people to be themselves and giving their ideas a chance to flourish.

Qualified candidates should submit a CV and covering letter to Human Resources by email :
hr@nanocotechnologies.com;

Because of the changing nature of our business your job description will inevitably change. You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities as directed by management