Safety Manager - Boscombe Down, United Kingdom - Reed Talent Solutions

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We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We make sure the UK military is equipped, supported, and connected, as they protect life at home and overseas.

We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and servicesthat the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need, so they can operate safely and effectively.

Our people push for best-in-class every day - because it helps keep our nation safe.

So whatever your background, whatever your skill set, if you're driven to set new standards, find your place with us.

Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?


Job description
We are actively looking for diligent and meticulous Safety Managers to join our experienced Land division here at DE&S. Do you have an engineering background with a focus on safety? Are you experienced in Systems Safety Management? If so, we want to hearfrom you

You should be process driven and have excellent attention to detail.

You will be assessing and influencing the safety decisions across various platforms as well as generating documentation that supports their effective use on the front line.

The role alsoallows you to get your hands on some of the most pioneering Land platforms the UK has to offer in this multifaceted position.

In our Land Engineering Division, we need Safety Managers involved in the delivery and support within our operations teams across the following areas:

  • Land Equipment Operating Centre (LEOC)
  • Armoured fighting vehicles, self-propelled howitzers, small calibre pistols, through to military "laser quest" systems.
  • Weapons Operating Centre (WOC)
  • Munitions and weapon systems ranging from small calibre bombs and bullets through to strategic missile systems.
We operate hybrid working and your duty station can be aligned at any of the following locations, though please note, most Land Equipment roles are Bristol based:

  • MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol BS34 8JH
  • Defence Munitions Beith, Ayrshire KA15 1JT
  • MOD Boscombe Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JH


Hear more from Sophie about her role in the LEOC safety team - "Being a safety engineer affords me the opportunity to get hands on with the equipment and really see where I can make a difference in ensuring it is safe by design or in use.

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About the role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Work with colleagues at all levels to ensure compliance with relevant UK and EU legislation and regulations, DE&S Policy and MOD regulations
  • Lead production and contribute to Safety Management Plans
  • Lead the development and management of Safety Cases at project level
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of policy and process to satisfy the DE&S corporate standards for Acquisition Safety Management
  • Leading a diverse grouping of stakeholders at different levels/grades, with possible line management responsibilities

Person specification

  • Hold a HNC (i.e., Level 4 or higher) qualification in a relevant safety, engineering, or science field, or have the equivalent relevant experience
  • Experience of providing technical advice and the delivery of safe products or services, in an engineering environment
  • Experience in the use of Safety Management Tools and Processes
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

  • Adoption of safety risk management (Practitioner)
  • Compliance with policy (Practitioner)
  • Leadership
  • Changing and improving

Benefits:

We're pleased to offer a generous benefits package to support everything from your work-life balance to your bank balance, including:

  • 25 days' holiday a year, plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday
  • A marketleading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performancebased bonus, and recognition awards
  • Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your worklife balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
  • Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, with plenty of opportunities and support for progression
  • A huge range of discounts including retail, sports, leisure, restaurants, gifts, days out, holidays, cinema, motoring, insurance, health care, gym memberships, and more
  • Up to six days of paid leave a year for volunteering
  • Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave schemes, offering 100% pay for 26 weeks (after a qualifying period)
  • We champion a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and give their best. We believe that by harnessing the power of different ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together. If you have a disabilityor additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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