Royal Navy - Yeovilton, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence
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Yeovilton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Salary:

- £33,830
Job grade:


  • Higher Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • MOD
  • Navy
  • RNAS Yeovilton
    Type of role:
  • Health and Safety
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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Job summary:

We are delighted to advertise this key role at RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset.

This decisive position will be working within Executive Corporate Business Services Team where we need a Safety, Health and Environment Specialist to join our excellent team This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to embark on a new adventure in their chosen career.


The Health, Safety and Environmental Protection Adviser (HS&EPA) will lead the work within the Health, Safety and Environmental Protection Unit at HMS Heron ensuring the Environmental Management Systems and relevant certifications are maintained.

You will own the small Health and Safety Team and will focus on coordinating the Health, Safety and Environment activities in support of Head of Establishment (HoE) statutory responsibilities.

You will be required to provide competent advice and guidance to HoE and other station personnel as their proficient person, as well as Senior Managers and for reporting to the Command Board on Health Safety & Environmental Protection (HS&EP) performance.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.


Job description:


  • This is a fulltime position and applicants seeking part time and job share will only be considered provided full time cover can be achieved

Person specification:


  • Acting as HoE appointed HS&EPA with delegated authorities in support of monitoring, reviewing activities on site to ensure compliance with HoE Organisational and Arrangements Statement. As part of a change programme help develop a Total Safety Culture that will lead to the delivery of a Total Safety Cell utilising 'Functional Safety' and 'Air Safety' methodologies as a best practice approach. Lead 2PA team identifying noncompliances and making recommendations for correction. Monitoring and tracking to completion. HoE representative at Site Infrastructure, project startup and change meetings. Contributor to risk register detailing legislative and statutory compliance requirements to assist both Risk Owner and Managers. Provision of specialist advice on HS&EP Safety throughout RNAS Yeovilton as required in accordance with MOD policy and legislation. Acting as the lead, monitoring and updating of HS&EP guidance in line with Ministry of Defence's (MOD) policy.
  • We also need the role to develop and lead accident and incident(A&I) reporting. This will see HS&EPA managing the process for promotion, reporting and closure of Navy Command NLIMS on station including identification of trends and recommendations for improvement as required. Ensure trend analysis is timely and provided termly to each of the management boards for discussion. The role will support the business in developing Organisational Safety Assessments during change acting as the Organisation Subject Matter Expert (SME) on such matters. Responsible for SHE action plan in conjunction with Executive Officer.

Behaviours:

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

  • Leadership
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Working Together
  • Leadership
  • Seeing the Big Picture

Benefits:


RNAS Yeovilton, based in Somerset, is the main operating base for Wildcat and Merlin aircraft platforms, providing first and second line support to both Navy and Army personnel.

The unique opportunities offered within RNAS Yeovilton are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command's role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future.

Navy Command provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment and Civil Servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines, from finance; legal services; personnel and HR; project planning and managing contracts, to media and communications.


The Ministry of Defence provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, excellent annual leave and maternity allowances and a very competitive pension scheme.

(25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service).

At RNAS Yeovilton we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance.

We also offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, tennis courts and other sporting facili
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