Health, Safety & Environment Lead

Please note that this role can be carried out at any of our sites across the UK with some travel to other sites and locations required.

What Our People Say

"The organisation provides a genuine opportunity to influence policy, set professional standards and work across a diverse range of environments. The breadth and scope to deliver meaningful improvements for people across Defence is both challenging and highly rewarding."

We champion flexible ways of working which include regular in-person attendance at our sites across the UK with an expectation of this being at least one day a week to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration and flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourself with the site, Stakeholders and your role.

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels]. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide tactical H&S advice on complex and contentious issues.
• Development of H&S policies, procedures, guidance, and rules for DE&S.
• Manage functional assurance activity to ensure due diligence.
• Conduct H&S trend analysis and provide functional advice to relevant stakeholders.
• Analyse status and risk reports against KPIs and BPIs, communicating key outputs to necessary stakeholders.
• Assist in analysing the skill requirements for the OHSE specialism, helping to provide training and development where appropriate.

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Lead Criterion - Demonstration of working in a Health and Safety leadership role
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 5/6 qualification.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Core Behaviour 1: Leadership – CSBC 4
• Core Behaviour 2: Changing and Improving – CSBC 4
• Technical Competence 1: Fundamentals (OHSEP) – Expert
• Technical Competence 2: Conducting Risk Assessments (OHSEP) – Practitioner/Expert

Offered benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So, whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

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Further Information

• Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission
• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-candidate-information-pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions
• Civil Service Code: The Code - Civil Service Commission

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here.

Disability Confident

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’

Conflicts of Interest

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

Selection Process Details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift - We will check your application to ensure that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
2. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
3. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you will be assessed against the following:
   • CV Review
   • Core Behaviour 1
   • Core Behaviour 2
   • Technical Competencies

Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below:

• 1st: Core Behaviour 1
• 2nd: Core Behaviour 2