Compliance Coordinator
Nottingham / Alderley Park
Facilities – Facilities /
Full time /
On-site
Background
Sygnature Discovery is a world-leading integrated drug discovery Contract Research Organisation based in the UK and Canada with its headquarters in Nottingham and additional facilities in Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Glasgow, Montreal and Quebec City. Its staff of over 1,000, which includes 900 scientists, partners with global pharma, biotech and NFP organisations.
Since 2004, Sygnature Discovery has delivered over 56 novel pre-clinical and 35 clinical compounds, with its scientists named on over 225 patents. Therapeutic areas of expertise include oncology, inflammation and immunology, neuroscience, metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, and more. To find out more, please visit www.sygnaturediscovery.com.
About the role
We’re seeking a proactive Compliance Coordinator to join our team at either our Nottingham or Alderley Park site, depending on candidate preference. Please note that this is a full-time, onsite position.
Reporting to the Head of Site Operations and working closely with Facilities Management, Health & Safety, and Environmental teams, this role helps to ensure that Sygnature Discovery maintains its licence to operate safely, legally, and responsibly. You’ll play a key part in preventing risk and promoting a culture of safety and integrity across all site functions through regular audits, documentation management and collaborative problem-solving.
The role is based at either our Nottingham or Alderley Park site and will involve supporting our other UK sites, so flexibility to travel where required is essential.
Role Responsibilities:
- Oversee compliance across key compliance areas, including fire, gas, and electrical safety, asbestos management, water hygiene, waste management, and equipment regulations (e.g. LOLER, PUWER).
- Maintain Compliance Legal Register, inspection records and site Compliance Status map.
- Assist with audit planning and ensuring site readiness for internal and external inspections.
- Report and investigate non-compliance incidents, ensuring timely corrective actions.
- Review and contribute to the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and support periodic test exercises.
- Maintain the Risk Register in collaboration with site management.
- Create clear compliance reports and dashboards for senior leadership.
- Schedule and conduct internal audits and spot checks on services and contractors.
- Contribute to internal and external reporting (e.g. regulatory requests, customer RFIs).
Candidate Requirements:
- IOSH Managing Safely or similar operational H&S training.
- Proven experience in facilities, compliance, or operational auditing.
- Strong understanding of statutory building maintenance obligations.
- Familiarity with compliance documentation and control systems.
- Strong ability to develop processes and systems.
- Understanding of a working laboratory and basic maintenance, safety and environmental requirements.
- Environmental compliance knowledge or ISO experience is desirable.
- Formal auditing qualification or certification is desirable but not essential.
- NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent in Health & Safety is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
Here at Sygnature Discovery, we take pride in offering an excellent training and benefits package. As a valued employee, you will be entitled to:
- 25 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays, and buy/sell scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
- Sygnature Group Pension Scheme
- 1 paid volunteer day per year
- A host of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Why Sygnature Discovery
At Sygnature Discovery, we embody excellence in everything we do. From pioneering research to ground-breaking discoveries, we set the standard for scientific innovation. But it's collaboration that truly defines us. Across continents and disciplines, we unite to solve complex challenges, driven by a shared passion for improving lives worldwide.
We understand the importance of creating a work environment that empowers you to thrive. That’s why we have fostered a culture of collaboration and support, providing pathways for both professional and personal development. This includes a diverse range of bespoke training and development designed to accelerate both your personal and career growth.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, family or parental status, beliefs, nationalities and religions. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where all our colleagues feel empowered to bring their true selves to work.
If you’re interested in joining a company that places people at the heart of its business, please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be interviewing on an ongoing basis.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@sygnaturediscovery.com. Please do not submit your application to this email address.
For more information on life at Sygnature Discovery, visit www.sygnaturediscovery.com/careers
