Job Description

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Reference number

405523
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Salary

43,700
per annum, pro-rata for part time.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Senior Executive Officer
Professional II###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

MOD - Submarine Delivery Agency###

Type of role

Health and Safety###

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed hours###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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BAE Systems Maritime Submarines


C09 Shaftesbury House


Barrow-In-Furness


LA14 1AF

About the job

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Job summary

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK's nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK's continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At least one of four nuclear-armed submarines, supported by smaller attack submarines, is on patrol at all times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.


At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put out values at the heart of our recruitment process. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we'll achieve the extraordinary.

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Job description

The Senior Health & Safety Adviser supports the Occupational Health, Safety & Environment (OHSE) specialism by leading health and safety (H&S) investigations, reviews and reporting. Takes responsibility for embedding legislation, regulations and key H&S communications across the business.


The ideal candidate will have on site H&S experience in a highly regulated environment. Be comfortable liaising with on-site partners and will take responsibility to ensure H&S obligations are being met.


Leading investigations, audits and assurance reviews, identifying key learning points to drive continuous improvement.


o Act as an escalation point for H&S advice and guidance across the business.

o Manage elements of embedding OHS legislation and regulations across the SDA.

o Support the development and maintenance of policy and SEMS (Safety and Environmental Management Systems) , leading on specific aspects of policy management and maintenance.

o Oversee the maintenance and development of appropriate KPIs and BPIs, dashboard reporting and risk registers.

o Manage corporate communications on key H&S messages, ensuring effective delivery

o Communicate with other SDA H&S Advisors on site at Barrow


o Organising Site Safety Training

o Providing insightful advice on the performance review of the Site's Memorandum of Understanding and providing metrics for the site's Safety Health Environmental Committee.


Further duties within the role will include, liaising with business stakeholders to develop H&S systems and procedures. Communicating with all MoD departments across the shipyard and guiding teams on H&S matters. Ensuring that risks in the workplace are controlled and that the organisation is successfully meeting safety standards.

Monitoring, recording and reporting against key performance indicators for internal hazard safety through a variety of key stakeholder groups. Acting as a subject matter expert for internal hazard safety at various design review meetings.


Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.


This position is advertised as 37 hours per week



If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at candidate@support.oleeo.com

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Person specification

Hold NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 5/6 OH&S qualification.


Experience conducting risk assessments (OHSEP) - Expert level


Experience with audit and assurance activities (OHSEP) - Expert level

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Qualifications

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 5/6 OH&S qualification.###

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Communicating and Influencing Working Together ###

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:


Conducting Risk Assessments (OHSEP) Audit and Assurance Activities (OHSEP)

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 43,700, Ministry of Defence contributes 12,659 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%


Discover My Benefits:


Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD:


https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/


This post does not offer any assistance with Relocation Allowances.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
At sift, you will be assessed on your;


Personal Statement - This should be a maximum of 1000 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable requirements for the role.


Behaviours:


Communicating and Influencing

Working together


Technical Competencies:



Conducting Risk Assessments (OHSEP)

Audit and Assurance Activities (OHSEP)


At Interview, you will be assessed on your;


Behaviours:


Communicating and Influencing

Working together



Technical Competencies:


Conducting Risk Assessments (OHSEP)

Audit and Assurance Activities (OHSEP)



As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.


The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.


MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey - we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.###

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.###

Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Steven Wagstaff Email : steven.wagstaff104@mod.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam1@mod.gov.uk ###

Further information

Please see attached further information document