Job Description

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Reference number

402428
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Salary

43,100 - 46,700
per annum (pro rata), plus generous benefits and an average 28.97% employer pension contribution. Existing civil servants should refer to the Further Information document for salary details.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Other
Professional II###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

MOD - Defence Equipment & Support - Corporate Operating Group###

Type of role

Audit

Environment and Sustainability

Health and Safety###

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Defence Munitions Glen Douglas, Arrochar, Argyll & Bute, Scotland, G83 7AZ, Defence Munitions Crombie, Ordnance Road, Crombie, Dunfermline, KY12 8LA

About the job

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Job summary

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe - for today, and tomorrow.


We offer 25+ days' holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you.


Nationality, visas and vetting: We're unable to offer visa sponsorship.


This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you've been recruited for. If it isn't obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn't obtained within 12 months.

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Job description

Are you a proficient health & safety manager who thrives in high-risk environments? Are you seeking a challenging yet rewarding role that contributes to the UK's Defence Industry? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity at Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) for you to join our Defence Munition (DM) team!


As our health & safety manager for our DM Glen Douglas and DM Crombie sites, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring that our onsite arrangements protect both people and the environment, while meeting all legislative and departmental requirements. You'll continuously develop and strengthen our site safety & environmental management systems, leading and inspiring a dedicated team focused on these pursuits. You'll provide timely, professional, and effective safety advice and assurance on all site activities, including explosives storage, processing, and movements. Additionally, you'll oversee safety for cross-site activities, such as the operation of two deep-water explosives handling jetties, bespoke road/rail transfer facilities, and engineering workshops.


We champion flexible working arrangements. While 100% on-site attendance is required to foster the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, we offer flexible hours to support a healthy work-life balance. This role involves travel to both DM Glen Douglas and DM Crombie sites, with occasional travel to other locations across the UK. Transportation can be provided as needed.


In return, we offer you the chance to work at two sites of outstanding natural beauty, with first-rate facilities including on-site gyms, and a culture of inclusiveness and teamwork. You will be encouraged to grow and develop both personally and professionally, with ample support and advice to help you achieve your goals. You will also have the opportunity to network and collaborate with like-minded professionals within Defence Munitions and DE&S.


After appropriate training and experiential learning, you will undertake rostered Duty Control Officer and Duty Officer in Charge duties, ensuring a dedicated 24/7 presence and on-call system. These rostered commitments also attract additional payments at enhanced hourly rates.

What you'll be doing

Leading the occupational health, safety and environment team, fostering a strong safety culture, continuous improvement and maintenance/upkeep of safety cases Providing safety assurance and advice to senior management, upholding Delegated Safety responsibilities Conducting audits and assurance reviews, identifying key learning points and communicating outcomes Overseeing health, safety, environmental, radiation, fire, and dangerous goods management for regulatory compliance Managing explosive safety, including facility licensing and work safety approvals Leading accident prevention, reporting, analysis, and investigation, implementing lessons learned and best practices Coordinating Major Accident Control Regulation (MACR), liaising with authorities and emergency services (MACR is the MOD equivalent of Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Collaborating with the Heads of Establishment, business unit managers, trade unions, staff representatives, and key personnel within DM and DE&S ###

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

Hold a relevant Safety Qualification (min Level 3) for the role and be willing to complete a Level 5/6 professional qualification in your first two years of employment Relevant work experience across a similar role in a high hazard environment Evidence of strong Leadership and communication skills as well as managing a team in a fast-paced working environment Clear demonstrable experience in changing and improving processes and effective decision making

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

Audit and Assurance (OHSEP) - Practitioner Level Emergency Response- Practitioner Level Communicating & Influencing - CSBC3 Leadership - CSBC3

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 43,100, Ministry of Defence contributes 12,486 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.25 days' annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday Flexible working options Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97% Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards Access to specialist training and funded qualifications Support for progression Huge range of discounts Volunteering days Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you're looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you'll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.


#LI-Onsite

Further Information

Candidate Information Pack:

https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack

Terms and Conditions:

https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed

here

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Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section 'Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

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Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our

guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.*
Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

If you feel that 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 department via email: DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk


If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission

Offering at a lower level

If you're not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you'll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you'll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.



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

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



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

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) 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) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code 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 .
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 the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.###

Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Christos Nakoutsis - DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist Email : christos.nakoutsis100@mod.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

* Email : christos.nakoutsis100@mod.gov.uk