Career Opportunities

About Seda 

The Seda group was formed ten years ago and has undergone a rapid growth phase during this time. The group is made up of two divisions, Seda Pharmaceutical Development Services (PDS) and Seda Clinical Manufacturing Services (CMS). 

Seda PDS is a well-established and highly regarded Contract Research Organisation (CRO) that provides integrated Pharmaceutical Development and Clinical Pharmacology services to enable clients to progress their novel new chemical entities through the drug development process. 

Seda CMS provides GMP manufacture, testing and supply of the products we design under contract for our global client base. We aim to offer our clients the very highest level of scientific rigour aligned with expert knowledge of product manufacture and supply. 

For our colleagues we offer the opportunity of a rewarding career, making a real impact on the development and introduction of life-changing medicines, with scope for outstanding personal growth. 

Role Overview 

We are currently recruiting for the role of Health & Safety Advisor within our Seda CMS division to support the safe and compliant operation of our GMP manufacturing site. This is a key role within our Facilities function, responsible for developing, implementing and continually improving our Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) systems. 

The role is located at our state-of-the-art GMP clinical manufacturing facility in Cheadle, South Manchester. 

This is a hands-on, operational role focused on ensuring compliance with UK health and safety legislation and internal SHE procedures. The role requires a competent health and safety professional capable of creating and maintaining SHE systems such as risk assessments, COSHH assessments, permit-to-work systems, safe systems of work and LOTO arrangements. 

This is an excellent opportunity to help shape and develop the safety systems of a growing GMP manufacturing facility. 

What We Are Looking For 

We are looking for someone who is confident, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of SHE activities in a busy operational environment. 

The role would suit a practical safety professional who enjoys working closely with engineers, operators and contractors to improve safety systems in a live manufacturing environment. 

You will hold a NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) and have proven experience working in a health and safety advisory or similar role. 

You will have the ability to create and implement risk assessments, COSHH assessments, Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and LOTO procedures, along with a strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation. 

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a practical hands-on approach, and the ability to work independently while managing priorities effectively. 

How to Apply 

Click here for a more detailed job description – Job Description, Health & Safety Advisor

Please review the job description and, if you wish to be considered for this role, upload your CV with a covering letter (as a single pdf file) highlighting your suitability using the form below. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th March 2026. 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: 

Stuart Smythe
Facilities Engineering Lead
stuart.smythe@sedacms.com