EHS Apprentice (Level 3, 24 month FTC)

Work with us Our team are passionate in the pursuit of excellence and in pushing the boundaries of cancer therapy and Autoimmune disease to deliver life-changing treatments to patients. Whilst working at Autolus you will enjoy a flexible, diverse and dynamic working environment which actively promotes creativity, leadership and teamwork – together we are ONE Autolus.

Job Description:

Job Title:

Apprentice, EHS (Level
3) Reports to Associate Director, EHS Department:
Environment, Health and Safety

Hours:

Monday – Friday (core office hours)

Location:

Stevenage with occasional travel to London (White City) when/as required

Autolus is a biopharmaceutical company, advancing innovative therapies at both clinical and commercial stages of development, focused on next-generation, programmed T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. Using a broad suite of proprietary and modular T cell programming technologies, the company is engineering precisely targeted, controlled, and highly active T cell therapies designed to better recognize cancer cells, break down their defence mechanisms, and eliminate these cells.

Autolus has a pipeline of product candidates in development for the treatment of haematological malignancies, solid tumours, and autoimmune diseases.

Our team is passionate in the pursuit of excellence and in pushing the boundaries of cancer therapy and autoimmune diseases to deliver life-changing treatments to patients. Whilst working at Autolus you will enjoy a flexible, diverse, and dynamic working environment which actively promotes creativity, leadership and teamwork. In addition to this Autolus is proud to offer a competitive salary, performance related bonus as well as private medical insurance, life assurance, and pension.

Autolus is developing complex, breakthrough therapies for a globally diverse market and equally recognises that diversity amongst our people is critical to our mission. As we draw on our differences, what we’ve experienced, and how we work, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This is an entry-level position offered as a Level 3 apprenticeship under a 24-month fixed-term contract. It is designed for individuals looking to begin a career in Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), particularly within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector. As an EHS Apprentice, you will work closely with the EHS team to support the day-to-day implementation of health, safety and environmental policies at our GMP manufacturing site in Stevenage.

You’ll gain practical, hands‑on experience across a range of EHS activities, while completing a structured training programme through an approved apprenticeship provider. The apprenticeship leads to a nationally recognised qualification:
Safety, Health and Environment Technician – Level
3. Throughout the programme, you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to help ensure a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a cutting‑edge biotech company, contribute to meaningful work that supports patient therapies, and lay the foundation for a long‑term career in EHS.

• Support the overall implementation and continuous improvement of the EHS Management System, including policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• Assist with the completion of routine safety inspections and audits.
• Actively participate in site EHS Committee meetings.
• Help triage reported incidents and support investigations, including tracking corrective and preventative actions.
• Support and participate in training delivery, site inductions and safety awareness campaigns across the site.
• Scheduling vaccination clinics and booking Occupational Health Surveillance appointments.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives, waste management and energy usage tracking.
• Maintain accurate EHS records in line with regulatory and company requirements.
• Monitor the EHS mailbox and respond to general queries and support requests.
• Work collaboratively with departments including Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and…