UK Health Security Agency
Main Plenum Replacement Programme (MPR) Health and Safety Manager
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Office/Lab Based at Porton Scientific Campus
Based at our scientific campus, you will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.
Job Summary
Reporting directly to the Head of the Main Plenum Replacement Programme (MPR), the MPR Health and Safety Manager is responsible for enforcing UKHSA policy, processes and procedures relating to health and safety management within the Main Plenum Replacement Programme, and directly interfacing with the wider organisation in relation to health and safety to maintain synergy and consistency in approach throughout the business.
The MPR Health and Safety Manager will ensure that across the Main Plenum Replacement Programme the technical support team and other third parties comply with the Engineering Policy and Engineering Procedures in relation to health and safety.
The Key Job Objectives Are
- Ensure the Department adheres to Engineering and Corporate Policies and maintains compliance.
- Contain and control risk by enforcing health and safety procedures, maintaining compliance, and ensuring measures are in place to mitigate residual risk.
- Synchronise health and safety management within Estates, Engineering and Facilities (EEF) with respective UKHSA management systems, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain statutory compliance and satisfy health and safety requirements of regulatory bodies.
- Communicate proactively and professionally with customers and stakeholders at all levels.
- Ensure the department is audit ready for both internal and external audits.
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We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
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Job Description
- Maintain close liaison with corporate, scientific and technical staff to ensure high standards of health and safety.
- Manage a health and safety audit programme and oversee rectification of non-conformances and Trackwise actions for the programme.
- Review, monitor and audit sub-contractors’ health and safety policies, processes and procedures for conformance with UKHSA and Engineering Policy.
- Audit enforcement of the safe system of work and ensure all staff comply with the system processes and procedures.
- Ensure all staff have appropriate PPE to carry out their responsibilities safely.
- Maintain programme risk register and escalate all programme related risks to the Head of the MPR programme.
- Support training requirements for the Capital Projects Team.
- Support and advise the Head of the MPR programme and wider EEF team as necessary on health and safety matters relating to the MPR Programme.
- Review accident and incident statistics, identify trends and recommend preventive and corrective action.
- Support in the compilation of management reports for the MPR programme and contribute in relation to performance statistics pertaining to health and safety management.
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The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You shall carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
- National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Certificate.
- A relevant degree such as Environmental Health or Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent.
- Demonstrable experience in similar senior health and safety roles.
- Understanding of Construction, Design and Management Regulations.
- Understanding of the Control of Asbestos Regulations.
- Understanding of risk management approaches, methods and tools.
- Experience in developing health and safety management plans, processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 and legislative requirements.
- Risk-based prioritisation and ability to multi-task effectively, delegating where appropriate.
- Auditing and analytical skills.
- Organisational skills and ability to scan the horizon, anticipating future challenges and mitigating actions.
- Communication skills with ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form with direct reports, line manager and other stakeholders at all levels and across organisational boundaries.
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day to day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.
Desirable Criteria
- Demonstrable experience in the public sector and good understanding of health and safety compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Understanding of maintenance and engineering installations, their operation and maintenance, and associated health and safety requirements.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Interpersonal skills and a service provision mind set; comfortable with auditors, third party operators and external verifiers and regulators.
Salary Information
Alongside your salary of £56,185, UK Health Security Agency contributes £16,276 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
Selection process details
Stage 1: Application & Sift
You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed (13) essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:
- Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application)
- 1500 word supporting statement.
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This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.
You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V –please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.
Stage 2: Interview
You will be invited to a single face to face interview at UKHSA Porton Down. In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.
The Behaviours Tested During The Interview Stage Will Be
- Making Effective Decisions (lead behaviour)
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
There will be a Presentation, which will assess the following behaviour -
- Communicating and Influencing
Further details will be shared at the interview stage.
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Location
This role is being offered as office/lab based at our Scientific Campus in Porton.
Security Clearance Level Requirement
Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Clearance (SC).
Eligibility Criteria – External
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants).
Reasonable Adjustments
The Civil Service is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, we will consider any reasonable adjustments that could help you. An adjustment is a change to the recruitment process or an adjustment at work. This is separate to the Disability Confident Scheme. If you need an adjustment to be made at any point during the recruitment process you should contact the recruitment team in confidence as soon as possible to discuss your needs. You can find out more information about reasonable adjustments across the Civil Service here: https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
Name: Gurkamal Bhambra
Email: gurkamal.bhambra@ukhsa.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email: recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk
Further information
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the UKHSA Complaints team via email at: Complaints@ukhsa.gov.uk
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. Visit the Civil Service Commission website for further information: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk
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