UK Ministry of Defence
Navy - Training Safety Advisor - South
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Job Summary
At Navy Command, we lead, support, and sustain the Royal Navy across every theatre of operations. We coordinate the people, platforms, and missions that keep the Fleet ready for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. Together, we uphold centuries of naval tradition while driving innovation that ensures the Royal Navy’s readiness to protect our nation and secure our future.
As the steward of the Royal Navy’s people capability, Director People and Training ensures the Fleet has skilled, motivated, and well‑prepared personnel. Responsible for recruitment, training, education, and career development, the directorate enables sailors and officers to thrive and ensures the Royal Navy remains a world‑class fighting force.
Commander Royal Navy Youth and Cadets (RNYC) is responsible for the RN’s three MoD sponsored cadet forces; the Combined Cadet Force, the Volunteer Cadet Corps and the Sea Cadets Corps (the latter is managed by the independent charity, the Marine Society and Sea Cadets). RNYC HQ has a national remit, spanning over 21,000 cadets and 8,000 adult volunteers, activity is delivered utilising a range of MoD capabilities (infrastructure, boats, aircraft, weapons) as well as through civilian provision. The RNYC also manages connections with youth organisations, namely RN Affiliated Sea Scouts and elements of UK Girl Guides, it also delivers the Service’s Youth Engagement Team.
RNYC provides opportunities for young people to exercise responsibility and leadership, and to learn how they can be developed through a variety of military and challenging training activities. Imparting a basic knowledge and understanding of Defence and the role of the Armed Forces in society, RNYC invests in Future Navy skills whilst improving life chances for young people.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
The Role of the Training Safety Advisor (TSA) South is part of a national team, employed regionally to provide Safety critical support to Combined Cadet Force (CCF) RN/RM sections and to ensure activities are safe and compliant.
TSA South will have an area of responsibility broadly based south of M4 and M25 but with a degree of flexibility to cover peak requirements. This is up to approximately 60 schools. These schools are a mixture of (but not limited to) Public, Grammar, Academy, University Technical Colleges, and independent schools. CCF RN/RM is offered to both Boarding and Day School children.
Key Responsibilities
As a Safety Advisor, you will have the opportunity to:
- Visit schools within your predefined area, work with Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV) who are attached to individual CCF RN/RM Sections, and provide them with elements of safety training, complete assurance work and write reports to capture your findings from the visits.
- Lead on the development of CFAV safety capability and deliver low level training within sections to continually improve safety awareness and competence.
- Advocate and champion the Defence Safety Strategy, proactively contributing to the continuous improvement of Safety delivery across Defence, specifically within the cadet space.
- Act as the Safety lead and point of contact on medium and large-scale activities (Camps & Courses) where there is an inherent risk posed to cadet’s welfare.
- Work with local commercial training providers to ensure that their safety arrangements are in place and meet MODs internal requirements.
- Complete a proactive checking process and provide assurance to Navy Command that submitted permissions to train (Form 17’s) are suitable and sufficient, ensuring a Safe System of Training.
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The expectation is to work in an agile way, flexing to support evolving priorities and projects. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as may reasonably be required.
We value flexible ways of working. This role requires onsite attendance (around 60% of the working week) to benefit for face-to-face collaboration, while offering flexibility of hours to support work life balance and business needs.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
- Level 3 in Occupational Safety & Health OR can demonstrate an expert level of knowledge/experience in at least one Adventurous Training discipline.
- Experience of building strong, influential professional partnerships with a broad range of diverse and demanding customers within a large and complex environment.
- Effective communication skills, including experience of communicating confidently about Safety issues and solutions, providing constructive and appropriate feedback to senior leaders.
- Experience of using an evidence-based approach, including the analysis of Safety data, to find opportunities for improving a safety culture.
- Awareness of the contents Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent applicable H&S Regulations e.g. Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
Licences
- Full UK Driver's Licence
Qualifications
- Level 3 in Occupational Safety & Health OR can demonstrate an expert level of knowledge/experience in at least one Adventurous Training discipline.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 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].
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
- Market-leading employer pension contribution of 28.97%
- Personal & professional development
- Alternative working patterns for many roles
- Access to a confidential, professional support service
- Discount schemes
- Bicycle / season ticket loans.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year.
Learning And Development
In Navy Command we believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference, and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role.
You will have access to a variety of qualification pathways ranging from GCSE/A-level equivalent all the way up to a master’s degree, depending on your role, your previous skills, and your experience. Some qualifications even include ‘on-the-job’ training which means minimal disruption to your working day by maximum impact.
Please Note
- The post does not offer relocation expenses.
- External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
- Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
- Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
- Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
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Selection process details
- This vacancy is using Success Profiles [opens in a new window], and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
As part of Defence Reform, Navy Command continues to review and evolve its Target Operating Model to support more agile ways of working. In this context, the role and responsibilities of this role may develop over time to reflect changing business priorities and opportunities.
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