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<h4>Job summary</h4>The Chief Inspector of Crown Premises Fire Safety reports to the Fire Director in MHCLG. The post holder is responsible for implementing the legal requirements set out in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 with respect to the inspection of Crown and public premises in England. The Crown Premises Fire Safety Inspectorate (CPFSI) comprises persons authorised by the Secretary of State who have powers under the 2005 Order to inspect and enforce fire safety in Crown and government premises (over 10,000 buildings including prison sites).<h4>Job description</h4><p>The post holder will provide oversight and strategic leadership to the team of 12 and the budget of £1.12m, and will also be responsible for ensuring that senior stakeholders, such as prison governors, act upon fire safety recommendations made by the inspectors. The post holder will also provide strategic engagement with the National Fire Chiefs’ Council (NFCC) and other bodies conducting similar work to CPFSI, such as the Defence Safety Authority based at the Ministry of Defence. </p><p>​<strong>Key accountabilities</strong></p><p>The responsibilities of this role include:</p><ul><li>Provide leadership for the Crown Premises Fire Safety Inspectorate, setting strategic direction for the team and ensuring that it is has the necessary resourcing, training and structures to discharge its statutory responsibilities. </li><li>On occasions to accompany team members on Inspections</li><li>Act as the strategic lead for CPFSI in its interactions relating to inspection and enforcement, for example with prison governors and senior managers in HM Prisons and Probation, as part of the wider representational role with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Advise Ministers and senior officials in MHCLG and other relevant Government Departments and their agencies of key emerging issues and recommendations from the programme of inspection of fire safety in Crown and public premises. Develop synergies with other relevant inspectorates and enforcing authorities (e.g. HMI Prisons and the Defence Safety Authority). </li><li>Provide general advice and input as required to Ministers and officials in MHCLG on fire policy, operational and response issues where that doesn’t cut across the independent role of the Inspectorate. </li><li>Take an active role in the overall leadership and governance of the Fire Directorate as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The successful candidate will be first and foremost an empowering, effective and skilful leader, capable of adapting their style between leading a small, highly-skilled and motivated team and providing leadership across a very broad Crown premises fire safety landscape. They need to be a highly effective and adaptive communicator who is comfortable and effective at engaging across a very broad stakeholder landscape, including at very senior levels within government, the wider public sector and with private companies. </p><p>They also need to be an experienced, qualified expert in fire safety enforcement who can both deploy their own skills and experience and ensure the continuous professional development of the team of Crown Inspectors. </p><p>The role will require regular travel across England to take part in inspections and maintain contact with the team, who are located across the country. </p><p>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service D&amp;I Strategy.</a></p><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Strong track record as a confident and collaborative leader, showing pride and passion for public service, creating and engaging others in a shared vision, valuing diversity and inclusion. </li><li>The ability to communicate the purpose of the organisation with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm</li><li>Sound judgement and the ability to use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice, including knowing when more information is needed and when to challenge others.</li><li>Strong influencing skills, with the ability to build, nurture and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external</li><li>Experience of delivering challenging service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency.</li><li>Level 4 fire safety diploma or equivalent</li></ul><p>Desirable criteria:</p><ul><li>Wide knowledge, understanding and/or experience of fire policy and operational matters.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £81,000, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £23,465 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>How to apply​</p><p>Please click the Be Applied link to provide the required information and complete your application through the Be Applied website by <strong>23:55 on Sunday 18 January 2026.</strong>​</p><p>You will be asked to enter some personal details, upload your CV and to provide your responses to the role’s advertised essential criteria. ​​​</p><p>When prompted to upload your CV, please upload a single document consisting of: ​​​</p><ul><li> a CV (including the names of 2 referees and your current remuneration) setting out your career history, with key responsibilities, achievements and your academic qualifications, specifying subject and degree level achieved. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.​</li><li> a statement of suitability explaining how your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria provided in the person specification. <strong>(max. 2 pages)</strong>​​​</li></ul><p><strong>Please remember to save these two items in one document. Both items will be assessed to determine sift outcomes.</strong>​​</p><p>Please note that only completed applications through the Be Applied route will be considered and that any further progress updates will be sent through Be Applied. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Recruitment team by emailing <a href="mailto:scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. </p><p>The selection panel will be made up of:​</p><ul><li>Peter Lee, Director, Fire (Hiring Manager)</li><li>Two additional panel members, TBA</li></ul><p>The panel will be joined by one of our <strong>staff representatives </strong>from a pool of volunteers as part of our commitments to diversity and inclusion.</p><p></p><p><strong>Selection process and assessments</strong>​</p><p>During sifting, both your <strong>CV</strong> and <strong>Statement of Suitability</strong> will be assessed against the role’s Essential Criteria. These Essential Criteria will also be used to form the basis of the panel’s questions in your final interview. ​​</p><p>If a role lists Desirable Criteria, these will only be used to determine the merit order of candidates who rank evenly when assessed against the Essential Criteria. ​​</p><p>Shortlisted candidates may also be invited to give a <strong>short presentation</strong> or complete an exercise at the beginning of their final interview. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates when invited to interview. ​</p><p>​</p><p><strong>All of</strong><strong> the evidence presented as part of the process will be considered in the final assessment.</strong>​</p><p>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment</p><p><strong>Contract</strong></p><p>This is a permanent appointment. This role is full-time and is suitable for a job share. MHCLG encourages flexible working. </p><p><strong>Location</strong>​</p><p>Bristol, Cambridge, Darlington, London, Manchester and Wolverhampton. ​<br></p><p>During the application process you will be asked to express a location preference, from the advertised locations. Any offer made will be based on that specific location. ​Please note that, as your normal work location, costs cannot be claimed for travel to and from your base office location.</p><p><strong>Salary</strong>​</p><p>For external appointments, remuneration for this role will be £81,000 - £103,000 p.a. plus a bonus opportunity depending on performance (within the normal Civil Service pay arrangements) and attractive pension. ​</p><p>For existing civil servants, the usual policy on level transfer and promotion will apply and is non-negotiable. If appointed on promotion you would get the higher of 10% uplift or the new minimum for SCSPB1 (£81k pa). Please also note that, if successful, any existing specialist allowances you currently receive will not automatically transfer or be retained upon moving to this role.​</p><p>Future pay awards will normally be made in line with current SCS performance-related pay arrangements.</p><p><strong>Reserve List </strong><br></p><p>In the event that we identify more appointable candidates than we currently have posts available, we will hold applicant details in a reserve list for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Candidates placed on a reserve list will be informed of this.</p><p>​<strong>Near Miss Offers​</strong></p><p>Please note that near miss offers may be made at the lower grade to candidates who do not meet the grade criteria for this campaign.</p><p><strong>Security Clearance</strong></p><p>In addition to the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), all Senior Civil Service staff are required to have at least <strong>Security Clearance (SC)</strong> prior to starting the role.</p><p>For more details of vetting levels and requirements please refer to the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmg-personnel-security-controls" target="_blank">Cabinet Office HMG Personnel </a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmg-personnel-security-controls" target="_blank">Security Controls</a>.</p><p><strong>Complaints Process</strong></p><p>Please see candidate pack slide 23 for details. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. <br><br>As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SCS Recruitment</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyOTkmdmVyaWZ5PWIxZDMyMjc1Y2JlYjM2NTAwYjA1ZmFhMDlkZjhkN2MxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NjgxLWYzODExMjU0MzI1NTAzNGI5NDg0YzQ2YWRkYzUzMzYyOGYxYmEyNzA=" target="_blank">Chief Inspector CPFS - Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 794kB)

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Chief Inspector of Crown Premises Fire Safety

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Defence Safety Authority (DSA) is responsible for regulating Defence Health, Safety, and Environmental Protection (HS&amp;EP) under a Charter from the Secretary of State for Defence. As an independent authority, the DSA provides evidence-based assurance to the Secretary of State that Defence complies with regulations and the law, while ensuring HS&amp;EP policies are effectively promoted and implemented. This is achieved through risk-based, proportional, and appropriate assurance of Defence activities.</p><p>Within the DSA, the Defence Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives Safety Regulator (DOSR) operates as an independent regulator. DOSR is responsible for overseeing the safety of Ordnance, Munitions, and Explosives (OME), ensuring environmental protection, and regulating the Control of Major Accidents across Defence activities. This work is conducted in line with the Secretary of State’s policy statement, maintaining a robust and effective regulatory regime.</p><p>This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Are you passionate about safety, environmental protection, and making a tangible difference in Defence operations? We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as an Explosives Safety Lead Auditor. In this pivotal role, you will assure the in-service safety and environmental protection of Ordnance, Munitions, and Explosives (OME) wherever Defence operates. Leveraging your technical expertise, you will conduct audits, oversight, and surveillance activities to ensure compliance with Defence’s explosives licencing regime. With line management responsibilities, you will lead by example, inspire others, and foster an inclusive and collaborative working environment.</p><p>We are looking for a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills and the ability to make evidence-based decisions. You will have excellent communication skills, capable of conveying purpose and direction with clarity and enthusiasm while building strong relationships with the regulated community. A proactive approach to change and innovation is essential, as is a commitment to continuous improvement and learning. Your technical expertise in explosives safety, combined with experience in auditing or assurance activities, will be key to your success in this role. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Plan, develop, and deliver explosives safety assurance activities, with a primary focus on conducting audits, oversight, and surveillance of the explosives licencing of Defence facilities.</li><li>Undertake regular multi-day travel to both UK and overseas locations to carry out DOSR business.</li><li>Take enforcement action when necessary, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.</li><li>Produce detailed reports on assurance activities undertaken and contribute to the DOSR Annual Assurance Report.</li><li>Support the review and update of associated Defence regulations and guidance to ensure they remain current and effective.</li><li>Report directly to the DOSR Assistant Team Leader - Assurance and provide support to the Regulations and Permissions sections of DOSR.</li><li>Line manage one team member, ensuring effective performance and development within the team.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Qualifications / Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of working with in-service OME is essential, while experience of working in Defence is desirable. Candidates must demonstrate in their personal statement how their existing skills apply to this role.</li><li>Experience of conducting assurance of high-risk, high-hazard activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Qualifications / Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of Defence OME engineering, in-service management, safety, and environmental protection.</li><li>A Lead Auditor qualification.</li></ul><p>Please use your Personal Statement to highlight your qualifications and experience in these areas.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Leadership</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>HS&amp;EP Functional Competency – Inspection, Audit and Assurance – Intermediate Level</li><li>HS&amp;EP Functional Competency – Response and Enforcement – Intermediate Level</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97</li><li>Alternative working practices such as hybrid working</li><li>25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service</li><li>Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year</li><li>In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday</li><li>Enhanced parental and adoption leave</li><li>Minimum of 15 days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments</li><li>Special paid leave for volunteering up to 6 days per year</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing – a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.</li><li>On-site gymnasium (for a small monthly fee for membership of Civil Service Sports Club)</li><li>Loan to purchase a Bicycle (Advance on Salary)</li><li>Defence Sports &amp; Recreational Association (DSRA)</li><li>Access to Defence Discount Service &amp; Blue Light Discount</li><li>On-site Nursery (Abbey Wood, Bristol)</li></ul><p>The post does not offer relocation expenses.</p><p>External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.</p><p>Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.</p><p>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.</p><p>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 <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>.</p><p>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.</p><p>MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.</p><p>Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history, qualification details and previous skills and experience.</p><p>Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability (maximum 500 word count).</p><p>At sift, you will be assessed against your CV and Personal Statement. Successfully sifted candidates will be invited to an interview. </p><p>At interview, you will be assessed against the following:</p><p>• Communicating and Influencing<br>• Leadership<br>• HS&amp;EP Functional Competency – Inspection, Audit and Assurance – Intermediate Level<br>• HS&amp;EP Functional Competency – Response and Enforcement – Intermediate Level</p><p>If you are invited for interview you will be assessed against your experience and the Civil Service Behaviours and Technical Skills listed.</p><p>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.</p><p>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: <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a> .</p><p>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.</p><p>Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.</p><p>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</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Simon Rose</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:simon.rose122@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">simon.rose122@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>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: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcwMjEmdmVyaWZ5PTQ2YjM2MTg5ZWIzODVmYjAyYjVkN2U4ZDFkMjE4MTU0JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4NDE0LTQ0NzExYTRmMGEzMzc4ODRkNzQ2ODE2YTA4MWRjZjU4OTI3ZmZiMWM=" target="_blank">20250926-Extract from HSEP Functional Competency Framework Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 288kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcwMjImdmVyaWZ5PWQxYmIxNDNmNzJiNGI2OTgxNzNlN2IxNzExNzJkODgxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4NDE0LTQ0NzExYTRmMGEzMzc4ODRkNzQ2ODE2YTA4MWRjZjU4OTI3ZmZiMWM=" target="_blank">Candidate Information Opens in new window</a> (docx, 31kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcwMjMmdmVyaWZ5PWQ3MWI2MDZjZTZiN2NhYTdhYmFkM2MyNjllZDViMWQwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4NDE0LTQ0NzExYTRmMGEzMzc4ODRkNzQ2ODE2YTA4MWRjZjU4OTI3ZmZiMWM=" target="_blank">Royal Navy Applicant Guide Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1601kB)

Ministry of Defence

DOSR Explosives Safety Lead Auditor

<h4>Job summary</h4>Rail safety, strategy &amp; policy team delivers a range of policy, regulatory and corporate functions as well as providing strategic direction to RSD’s work through risk ranking and prioritisation. <h4>Job description</h4>We are recruiting a fixed term <strong>Operational Development Manager (ODM) </strong>to join the Railway Safety Directorate (RSD). As part of our Capability Team, reporting directly to the Capability Programme Lead, you will work alongside other ODMs and other RSD colleagues to deliver key aspects of our L&amp;D strategy for RSD. You will play a significant role in the development and delivery of our NEBOSH-accredited regulatory training programme (RTP) and technical training programme (TTP) for new trainee inspectors, specialist inspectors and inspector assistants. The training programmes can take 36 months to complete, and we may have multiple cohorts at different stages of the programmes. ORR moved its initial training delivery in house in 2021, and we now need to recruit an ODM to ensure we can continue to meet the increased demands of delivering quality training for our new staff.<h4>Person specification</h4><p>For key responsibilities please see the attached job description.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>At ORR, our hybrid working means that we currently work from our workplace location a minimum of 40% of our working week, although requirements to attend other offsite locations for official business, also count towards this level of attendance. Working arrangements are subject to continuous review. </p><h4>Qualifications</h4>Must be educated to a degree level or with appropriate equivalent qualifications or equivalent professional experience and hold an accredited level 6 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Developing Self and Others</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Ability to assimilate information quickly and apply general principles to specific circumstances.</li><li>Ability to critically review and summarise the performance of others against both objective and subjective standards.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>A Civil Service Pension with employer contribution of 28.97%</p><p>Details of our employee benefits can be found in the attached Candidate Information Pack.</p><p>Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers <a href="https://www.orr.gov.uk/about/careers/our-people" target="_blank">Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk)</a>.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.For information on the selection process, please see the attached Candidate Information Pack and Job Description.<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Julie Brounos</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Julie.brounos@orr.gov.uk" target="_blank">Julie.brounos@orr.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:peopleservices@orr.gov.uk" target="_blank">peopleservices@orr.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact ORR via email: <a href="mailto:peopleservices@orr.gov.uk" target="_blank">peopleservices@orr.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website here: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitme…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU4NzUmdmVyaWZ5PTJhNmUyMGYzZmE5N2JjYzBlMzYzZTZkYTM5ZWE2YmRjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2MjA0NDYwLTE0MjI3OTMxYTZiMzRhZmFkM2ExMmNiMDEzNmU0OGI5MWMwYTgyYWU=" target="_blank">Job Description - Operational Development Manager Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 111kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU4NzYmdmVyaWZ5PTliMDY4ZGZhZDk4NzhiYzNmYzFmYzI0OTBhZTQ4YzI0JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2MjA0NDYwLTE0MjI3OTMxYTZiMzRhZmFkM2ExMmNiMDEzNmU0OGI5MWMwYTgyYWU=" target="_blank">ORR Job Information Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1205kB)

Operational Development Manager

Government Property Agency

Fire Safety Delivery Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4>​​​The Team provides specialist, topic-based support to RSD in our strategic risk priority subjects. We share intelligence; we lead inspection &amp; investigation work across RSD in our specialist areas. We help set strategic direction. ​​<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>​</strong><strong>​</strong><strong>​</strong><strong>​</strong>This national role provides specialist support and coordination on Level Crossing safety, legislation, and regulatory processes. As a Level Crossing Safety Advisor, you’ll lead the delivery of core operational activities, manage low to medium complexity projects, and contribute to strategic workstreams. </p><p>​Acting as a central point of expertise for Level Crossing Orders and Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) recommendations, you’ll help shape improvements in safety and regulatory practice. Working closely with the Level Crossings Lead and Process Coordinator, you’ll collaborate across internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery. </p><p>​The role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgement, and the ability to influence and work across functions. You’ll also support policy development, training, and continuous improvement, while building your expertise in this high-profile area.​<strong>​</strong><strong>​</strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>For key responsibilities please see the attached job description.</p><br><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>At ORR, our hybrid working means that we currently work from our workplace location a minimum of 40% of our working week, although requirements to attend other offsite locations for official business, also count towards this level of attendance. Working arrangements are subject to continuous review. </p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Knowledge of level crossings and their associated risk profiles or demonstrated ability to develop this expertise.</li><li>Ability to analyse data to inform decision making</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>A Civil Service Pension with employer contribution of 28.97%</p><p>Details of our employee benefits can be found in the attached Candidate Information Pack.</p><p>Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers <a href="https://www.orr.gov.uk/about/careers/our-people" target="_blank">Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk)</a>.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.For information on the selection process, please see the attached Candidate Information Pack and Job Description.<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Katherine Goulding</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Katherine.goulding@orr.gov.uk" target="_blank">Katherine.goulding@orr.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:peopleservices@orr.gov.uk" target="_blank">peopleservices@orr.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact ORR via email: <a href="mailto:peopleservices@orr.gov.uk" target="_blank">peopleservices@orr.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website here: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitme…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU1NDkmdmVyaWZ5PTRkNDk3NjM0NmY0ZjhkMjY2ZWYzMWNmZDNkOWY5MDcyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY1OTQ1NDA5LTQ0YTcwYTU4ODBhNWE4NTU0OGZlZjMxMmFlMmE3MzNlOGMzY2JhMzI=" target="_blank">Job Description - Level Crossing Safety Advisor Opens in new window</a> (docx, 108kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU1NTAmdmVyaWZ5PWU0NDE3NDM4MDI5OTg1ZDQ4ZDhhNDdhMzcxY2I1ODI0JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY1OTQ1NDA5LTQ0YTcwYTU4ODBhNWE4NTU0OGZlZjMxMmFlMmE3MzNlOGMzY2JhMzI=" target="_blank">ORR Job Information Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1205kB)

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