EHS & Sustainability Specialist in London

Job description

Company Name: Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Type of Role: Contract position, Inside IR35

Contract length: 12 months

Location: Paddington, London – Five days a week on site (hybrid eligibility)

Department: Environmental Health Safety & Sustainability

Looking for opportunities with purpose, impact and possibilities? Our client, Vertex, is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. As they grow their pipeline at pace, they are strengthening their reputation for creating transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.

General Summary:

The Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) Specialist is responsible for contributing to the effective performance of the team.

The role provides support to various Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) programs and to team members.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in filing and posting applicable regulatory permits and licenses.
• Coordinates meetings and takes meeting minutes.
• May generate metrics for site specific programs.
• Assists with EHS audits including scheduling, preparation and follow-up actions.
• Participates in the development and/or implementation of department policies, SOPs and training materials.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Possesses knowledge of federal, state and local environmental, health and safety regulations and sustainability best practices.
• Displays attention to detail with documentation and communications.
• Deals with sensitive and confidential information appropriately e.g. Accident/health records.
• Demonstrates communication, verbal and written and interpersonal skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint).
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, life sciences or safety related (e.g. Industrial hygiene) discipline.

Vertex is partnering with Talent Works to manage their international temporary job openings. If you are successful in your application, you will be employed by Talent Works to work on a temporary assignment at Vertex.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

24-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English