NAVY FGen Health, Safety and Environmental Protection Manager

Job summary

The Force Generation (FGen) Business Unit provides the Royal Navy’s Scheduling Authority, In-Service Capability Management, an Intelligent Customer function and discharges legislative Duty Holding Responsibilities/Risk to Life management. The Director (Dir) FGen, as a 2* portfolio, includes 10x 1* areas and is approx. 40% of the Royal Navy in terms of workforce.

FGen contributes to achieving the Defence Tasks set out each year in the Defence Plan and key activity & deliverables set out in the annual Royal Navy Command Plan.

The FGen Command Group supports Director FGen in effective management of the 2* Business Area, through the provision of functions and services. The Command Group is made up of various disciplines, including the 2* Safety and Environmental Protection Management Lead whom coordinates SEMP and input to and actions from the Navy Safety and Environmental Board.

As the Health, Safety, and Environmental SO2, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the highest standards of compliance across Force Generation operations within the Royal Navy. You will be entrusted with safeguarding the well-being of personnel, preserving the environment, and maintaining operational efficiency through effective risk management and safety protocols.

The FGen SO2 HSEP Manager HEO’s support their chain of command as the directorates lead on all safety and environmental matters and cohere across all sites. This considers adherence to plan, risk identification and mitigation, in addition to emergency preparedness and business continuity assuring and governance of the Safety and Environmental Management Plan [SEMP].

As the SO2 HSEP Manager, you will support the SO1 Assurance, to enable them to, provide subject matter expertise to Director FGen, via the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) / Directorate Environmental Safety Officer (DESO) on matters of functional occupational health, safety, and environmental protection (HS&EP), liaising with FGen Deputy Directors and their HSEP SME’s, as HS&EP focal point, to ensure coordination and coherence of HS&EP tasks and deliverables, support awareness and sharing of best practice and facilitate collaboration both across the directorate, wider Navy Command TLB and more broadly across the MOD and the Defence Enterprise. The role, and its teams, also supports DirFGen via Chief/Deputy Chief of Staff in producing dashboard managed information on HSE, Risk, Governance and Performance at various board meetings.

As a HSEP team, the role contributes to the planning, execution, delivery, and reporting of Level 2 assurance audits of 30+ entities with the directorate at locations across the UK.

Job description

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

1. Risk Management & Performance [Seeing the Big Picture & Managing a Quality Service].

(1) Lead on and maintain the FGEN Safety-Risk register for all 2* and 1* area top priorities.

(2) Lead the Performance Reporting of safety risks, engaging with HSEP Managers in 1* areas, in cohering and, coordinating HSEP tasks and projects across FGen 2* AoR, and reporting to SO1 Assurance in a routine battle rhythm.

(3) Overseeing the; (a) Risk Assessing and Mitigation activity: Identify potential hazards, conduct thorough risk assessments, and develop strategies to minimise and mitigate risks to personnel, equipment, and the environment, (b) cohering and progressing 1* Risks for both the 2* Quarter Performance Risk Review (QPRR) and the Performance Delivery.

Review Boards (PDR).

(4) Emergency Preparedness: By SO1 Assurance’s direction, develop and oversee emergency response plans, ensuring that personnel are well-prepared to respond effectively to emergencies and crises. Linking to Business Continuity Plans and Management.

(5) Support the Chain of Command in developing and maintaining the 2*Risk Management Directive (RMD).

2. SEMP (Safety and Environmental Management Plan) Research and Maintenance , [Managing a Quality Service & Communicating and Influencing].

(1) Support the DESO in developing and maintaining the SEMP of arrangements to meet the 2* obligations and cohere 1* input to produce the overarching Health, Safety and Environmental Protection (HSEP) Plan, organisational structure and arrangements for the Force Generation Directorate.

(2) Support the DESO via SO1 Assurance to develop and Implement HSE Policies:

Formulate, review, and implement comprehensive health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures tailored to the specific needs of the Royal Navy. Regularly assess and update these policies to align with changing regulations and best practices.

(3) On behalf of the SO1 Assurance, coordinate and secretary various FGen forums, in accordance with the SEMP and any higher level requirements.

(4) Support the SO1 Assurance to enable delivery at the Navy Safety and Environmental Working Group, which in turn supports the DCOS, as the FGen representative.

3. SMS (Safety Management Systems) & Auditing [Managing a Quality Service & Working Together]

(1) Compliance Oversight: Support the SO1 Assurance and DESO to ensure strict adherence to all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, codes of practice, and statutory requirements, including relevant UK laws and international conventions.

(2) Support the SO1 Assurance in; planning, preparation, and delivery of programmed 1LOD-L3 assurance audits, to scope and criteria, and including writing reports, on behalf of the DESO.

(3) Incident Investigation: Support the SO1 Assurance in investigations into accidents, near-misses, and environmental incidents, analysing root causes and recommending preventive measures to avoid future occurrences.

Note: Some of this will be delivered as part of a loaned resource in supporting the NCHQ 1* areas to perform compliance and audit activity, on behalf of the DESO.

4. Information (Managed and Fora) [Managing a Quality Service] (1) Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyse, and report Risk and HSE performance data, presenting findings to the SO1 Assurance for products used to brief senior management and contributing to organisational decision-making. (2) On behalf of the SO1 Assurance, facilitate means of Information sharing and development of good practice across the directorate.

5. Net Zero Carbon and Environmental Protection [Seeing the Big Picture]

(1) Support the DESO to implement the Defences ambition of Net Zero Carbon or Greenings targets, overseeing and reporting on outstation activities. This is an embryonic and evolving discipline within the HSEP role and will see increase over time.

(2) Aid the SO1 Assurance to cohere the FGen compliance with Navy Command Net Zero Carbon (NZC) objectives and governance.

6. Demand Management and Resilience [Delivering at Pace]

(1) Lead own area of work responsibility using Agile SCRUM methodology, reporting to the SO1 Assurance.

(2) Where reasonable request by Chain of Command, provide related/transferable support to the wider Command Group or Portfolio.

(3) The role requires flexibility to undertake tasks across the team or wider delivery unit, including covering for absence, increased demand, or deputising for others, as needed and commensurate with the grade. This ensures continuity of service and supports organisational objectives.

Person specification

Qualification:
Desirable

• NEBOSH General certificate or equivalent Level 3 in in Occupational Health and Safety
• Level 3 General Certificate in Environmental Management.

Experience:

• Desirable. Previous experience in delivering a safety or environmental protection role, including auditing, within a large organisation.
• Desirable. Knowledge and experience of incident reporting systems and their application to produce HSEP management information.
• Desirable. Understanding of key HSEP legislation, Defence Regulations and HSEP Policy.
• Desirable. Membership of an appropriate HSEP institute or chartered body.

Technical:

• Desirable. Maritime Auditor / Lead Auditor.
• Desirable. Risk Management.
• Desirable. HSEP 1.1 Management of HSEP in Defence – HSEP Experienced Practitioner
• Desirable. HSEP 2.1 and/or 3.1 Providing HSEP Advice and Support – HSEP Experienced Practitioner

Learning and Development:

The post holder will undertake the following, unless already completed:

• Upskill to NEBOSH Diploma or level 6 equivalent within 6 months of taking up post
• Upskill to all other listed technical desirables
• Training: STS - Introduction to Environment Management
• Training: STS - Environmental Protection Waste Management
• Training: STS - Managing Safely
• Training: STS - Environmental Protection Law & Policy
• MOR (Management of Risk) Foundation.
• Study the suit of doctrine; Management of health and safety in defence (JSP 375), Management of environmental protection in defence (JSP 418), Management of radiation protection in defence (JSP 392). Defence Safety Management System (JSP 815)

Behaviours

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

• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Managing a Quality Service

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £37,720, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,927 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
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Please Note:

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

• 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/.

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 is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

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Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.

Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (250 Word Max)

At sift, you will be assessed against your CV and Statement of suitability (250 Word Max) and the following:

• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Managing a Quality Service

Those successful at the sift will be required to attend a 60 minute interview in HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 8BY.

At interview, you will be assessed against the following:

• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

Further information:

The MOD operates a Flexible Working Policy, however you will be expected to attend your duty station in person for 60% of the week.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.

Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Karen Weller
• Email : Karen.Weller107@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.

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