Navy - Health and Safety Environmental Protection Assurance Officer

Job summary

The Submarine Directorate’s vision is Generating a Submarine Flotilla with battle-winning capability and readiness where brilliant people provide our fighting edge, now and into the future. The Director of Submarines (DSM) is responsible for the delivery of safe, compliant and capable services which manage Duty of Care (DoC) and Risk to Life (RtL).

The DSM's portfolio includes Submarines, HMNB Clyde and Devonport, and delivery of key Programmes. The team working for DSM also looks forward to the integration of the new classes of submarines into the portfolio.

The understanding and application of Human Factors principles are integral to supporting efficient, safe and environmentally friendly processes across. Human Factors aims to optimise the way work is designed and organised to ensure that people can work safely. Human Factors focuses on the welfare of personnel by fitting work systems to people rather than people fitting the work systems.

The post holder will reside within the DSM's 2* Safety Cell and will be responsible for providing supporting Welfare, Health, Safety and Environmental Protection (HSEP) or Human Factors (HF) advice and support to the DSM's AoR through specific taskings alongside delivering a Directorate level assurance programme. This is to be achieved by:

Support the DSM HSEP Head and HSEP Manager in the development and maintenance of the DSM's 2* SEMS and SEMP. The SEMS and SEMP are required to meet Ministry of Defence Regulation and Policy. Support the DSM HSEP Head and HSEP Manager in the delivery and development of first party assurance on welfare and HSEP within the DSM's AoR. Support the DSM HSEP Head and HSEP Manager through the provision of effective, suitable and sufficient, welfare and HSEP advice and guidance to teams across the DSM's AoR. Gathering necessary and accurate data through assigned assurance activities to assist the DSM HSEP Head and HSEP Manager in assuring the DSM of his responsibilities. Support the DSM HSEP Head and HSEP Manager by the delivery of assigned outputs derived from, but not limited to, the Continuous Improvement for Safety and Environmental processes. The nature of this new team will cover a disparate range of welfare and HSEP activities. The post holder will develop into delivering dynamic risk identification, problem solving, analytical reporting and collaborative work to wider stakeholders and industry partners.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

The DSM's 2* HSEP Cell is responsible to proactively conduct and co-ordinate first party assurance on HSEP activities across the DSM's Area of Responsibility (AoR). The post holder will deliver a contribution into the identification, reporting and rectification of relevant issues facing directly to or within DSM's AoR.

The post holder, as part of the DSM 2* Safety Cell, will develop to implement the assurance activities as detailed within the DSM's Safety and Environmental Management System and Plan (SEMS and SEMP). The post holder will assist the DSM HSEP Head and HSEP Manager to ensure that all key risks to the achievement of submarine programme objectives are identified, assessed, and managed to within acceptable levels.

The post holder will ensure that suitable and sufficient documentation and processes are in place and adhered to, this includes providing advice on the management of welfare and HSEP assurance within the DSM's AoR.

The chain of command within which this post resides is defined in Figure 1 post holder (DSM HSEP Assur) is accountable to the DSM HSEP Manager who reports to DSM HSEP Head, and they report into the Head of Technical and Transitions.

This position is available to "Sole UK Nationals only"

Person specification

• Develop into the point of professional knowledge and expertise on first party HSEP Assurance relating to Welfare, Health, Safety or Environmental Protection within DSM’s AoR.
• Support the HSEP Manager in ensuring that DSM 2* SEMS / SEMP documentation is reflective of requirements within MoD Policy and Regulations.
• Act as a supporting interface for engagement with the Defence Maritime Regulator (DMR), delivering on behalf of the DSM’s Safety & Environmental Protection Management Arrangements.
• Assist in the delivery of conventional the Safety and / or Environmental Protection Assurance function through interpretation of Statutory / MOD requirements to formulate the development and maintenance of conventional Safety and Environmental Management Arrangements which are ISO 45001 compliant.
• Co-ordinate and deliver a monthly programme of 1st Party Assurance within the Directorate, ensuring that all areas meet regulatory and legislative requirements. Where there are shortfalls report and assist in the administration of Corrective Actions.
• Assist with recording, reviewing and updating of HS&EP risks in the Navy Command risk tool (or relevant risk reporting tool).
• Provide support to, the DSM HSEP Manager and HSEP Head, for Safety Working Group and Termly Board, and the Navy Safety and Environmental Board.

Experience:

Essential

• Awareness of compliance with HSEP policy and instructions, legislation, and procedures that apply to the management of system safety (SYSSAF 1) Awareness of requirements for System Safety Management through life, monitoring arrangements, and required documentation (SYSSAF 2).
• Awareness of the principles of System Safety management (SYSSAF 3).
• Awareness of Environmental Policy and Procedures (SYSENV 1)

OR

• Human Factors/ Performance for safety (or safe operation) awareness experience and qualifications

AND

• Experience of working with or creating Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work as well as Normal and Emergency Operating procedures.

Behaviours

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

• Changing and Improving
• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing

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.

This role is a development role and there will be opportunities for training and development as well as mentorship.

• 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%

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.

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.

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. (500 word count)

At sift, you will be assessed against your CV and/or Statement of suitability and the following behaviours:

• Changing and Improving
• Working Together
• Communicating & Influencing

At interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:

• Changing and Improving
• Working Together
• Communicating & Influencing

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 : Kathryn James
• Email : Kathryn.James121@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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