Navy Submarine Directorate Health, Safety and - Portsmouth, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £35,290

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:

Higher Executive Officer

C2
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
MOD
Navy
Type of role:
Audit
Health and Safety
Internal Audit
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
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Location

Whale Island, PortsmouthAbout the job

Job summary:

The Director of Submarine's Health, Safety and Environmental Protection Assurance Officer role is an exciting opportunity for you to play an important role in supporting the delivery of the Directorate's Safety and Environmental Management Plan across a significant portfolio of activities in generating the in-service Submarine Force.

Operating within Director Submarine's Portfolio Office, this role form's part Directorate's HS&EP Cell and will oversee and plan 1PA Level 3 assurance activities across Director Submarine's Portfolio.

In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.

Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description:

As the Director of Submarine's Health, Safety and Environmental Protection Cell Assurance Officer you will be responsible for:

Supporting the delivery and maintenance of the Director Submarine's SEMP(s) against requirements of Defence policy and Regulations for HS&EP and in particular Navy Command Safety Environmental Management System.
Coordinate and plan a programme of 1st and 2nd Party Assurance audits looking at safety and environmental compliance within the Submarine Domain and as directed by HSEP Manager
Conduct data gathering on safety performance as determined by organisations SEMP and assure safety and environmental regulatory compliance, with nonconformances identified and corrective action tracked on behalf of the HSEP Manager.
Support the Hierarchy of HS&EP policy appropriate to the organisation; track and record any delegations, and issue updates as required.
The HS&EP Assurance Officer is accountable to the HS&EP Manager.

This post has no Line Manager responsibility.

Person specification:

Experience

In an auditing role

- knowledge and understanding of ISO 45001

Essential Qualification

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent.

Qualifications:

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent

Behaviours:

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

Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Changing and Improving
Working Together
Changing and Improving

Technical skills:

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

Functional Skill
HS&EP SE 2.4 Conducting Audits and Inspections

Benefits:

Alongside your salary of £35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes £9,528 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
25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service (pro rata). In addition to 8 public holidays per year, you will also receive leave for HM The King's birthday
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

Please Note:
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.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking.

Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance.

The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it