Office for National Statistics
Senior Health and Safety Practitioner - Census 2031
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Location: Titchfield (Fareham)
Role Attendance: Minimum of 2-3 days per week on-site. Attendance may vary based on census priorities and business needs.
Induction: Conducted in person.
Job Summary
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK's largest producer of official statistics, employing over 5,000 colleagues. ONS data drives decisions on economic growth, population changes, and policy from housing to healthcare. Census 2031, our most ambitious data collection project, aims to capture a complete picture of everyone living in England and Wales. This role supports this project, ensuring no one is left uncounted and shaping how we understand and support our nation's future.
Job Description
Are you ready to shape the future of our nation? This role offers an opportunity to lead and coordinate health and safety for the Census 2027 Test field data collection operation and external community engagement events. You will ensure compliance with relevant H&S legislation and organisational policy, develop and embed effective Health and Safety processes, and oversee the Health and Safety of field operations and events.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation, assurance, and continuous improvement of Health and Safety arrangements.
- Provide expert health and safety advice to senior leaders, operational managers, and teams.
- Develop and maintain risk assessments, safe systems of work, guidance, controls, and implementation plans.
- Ensure effective controls are in place for key operational risks.
- Support statutory compliance and operational readiness.
- Oversee health and safety governance, conducting audits and assurance checks.
- Implement and oversee incident and near-miss management.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Produce and present risk updates, assurance reports, and recommendations.
- Advise commercial colleagues on H&S requirements for Census contracts.
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Skills
- Proven experience leading H&S initiatives in a large-scale operational environment.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships and work with colleagues and managers.
- Experience developing, iterating, and maintaining H&S risk assessments and incident reporting.
- Experience auditing H&S statutory compliance and producing management reports.
- Experience working with Trade Union and other staff bodies.
- Experience using technology to ensure compliance with H&S management arrangements.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience leading H&S initiatives in a large-scale operational environment.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships and work with colleagues and managers.
- Experience developing, iterating, and maintaining H&S risk assessments and incident reporting.
- Experience auditing H&S statutory compliance and producing management reports.
- Experience working with Trade Union and other staff bodies.
- Experience using technology to ensure compliance with H&S management arrangements.
Qualifications
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
- TechIOSH
Behaviours
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Changing and Improving
- Delivering at Pace
Technical Skills
- Proven specialist knowledge of current Health & Safety Legislation
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: £41,985
- Pension contribution: £12,163 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Inclusion & Accessibility
ONS is committed to being an inclusive, equal opportunities employer. We encourage candidates to inform us of any reasonable adjustments needed for the recruitment process.
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Selection Process
This role uses Success Profiles to assess Behaviours, Experience, and Technical skills. The process includes:
- Stage 1: Application based on work history, CV, skills, experience, and a personal statement.
- Stage 2: Interview assessing behaviours and technical skills using the Civil Service Success Profiles framework.
Important Dates
- Sift: w/c 18th October
- Interviews: w/c 2nd November
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a standard criminal record check and baseline personnel security standard checks.
Nationality Requirements
This job is open to:
- UK nationals
- Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- Nationals of Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK
- Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme
- Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain eligible for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals with the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit and promote equal opportunities.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining, and investing in talent. This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
Contact Information
Job Contact
Name: Lindsay Alexander
Email: scs.recruitment@ons.gov.uk
Recruitment Team
Email: scs.recruitment@ons.gov.uk
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, contact recruitment.complaints@ons.gov.uk. If unsatisfied with the response, contact the Civil Service Commission.
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