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DE&S Health and Safety Advisor

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Engineering
  • Aberdeen

AI generated summary

  • You must have a NEBOSH Cert, relevant experience, and professional membership. Skills in risk assessments, audit & assurance, and managing quality services are essential.
  • You will ensure compliance with laws and policies, manage risks, collaborate with stakeholders for safety, communicate relevant information, and provide expert support in health and safety matters.

Requirements

  • NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent level 3 Health & Safety qualification be held or attained within first six months of employment
  • Relevant work experience in a similar working environment
  • Hold relevant Professional Membership or attain during employment
  • Conducting Risk Assessments (OHSEP)- Expert Level
  • Audit & Assurance (OHSEP) - Practitioner Level
  • Working Together – CSBC 3
  • Managing a Quality Service – CSBC 3

Responsibilities

  • Deliver compliance with UK legislation, MOD Policy and DE&S/RAF expectations through risk management and assurance activities.
  • Meet building custodian processes.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and enterprise partners to deliver a safe place of work, conduct business continuity planning, and support the safe operation of the Atlantic Building.
  • Communicate safety, security, and other relevant information to DE&S staff and contractors based at or visiting RAF Lossiemouth.
  • Lead and deliver on matters of security, business continuity, office management, and air base service level agreements, driving continuous improvement and actively seeking opportunities to share knowledge and best practice with MOD and industry partners.
  • Deliver health and safety Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to committees, hazard review boards, management plans, and management Boards.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support flexible and hybrid working, but regular in-person attendance is required for certain activities and meetings.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent level 3 Health & Safety qualification is required to be held or attained within the first six months of employment.

Is previous experience required for this role?

Yes, relevant work experience in a similar working environment is necessary for this position.

What benefits do you offer?

We offer 25+ days of annual leave, flexible working options, a market-leading employer pension contribution of 28.97%, annual performance-based bonuses, and a range of discounts, among other benefits.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary for this position is £35,200, with an additional contribution towards your pension from the Ministry of Defence.

Is this role open to non-UK nationals?

No, this role is only open to sole UK nationals and does not offer visa sponsorship.

What security clearance is required for this job?

You will need to obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance, and this process must be completed without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role.

What type of working environment can I expect?

You can expect a collaborative working environment, where you will work closely with various stakeholders and enterprise partners to ensure safety and compliance.

How many days of leave do I get?

You receive 25 days of annual leave, plus additional leave options, including bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday.

Who can I contact for more information about the job?

For more information, you can contact Christos Nakoutsis, DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist, at christos.nakoutsis100@mod.gov.uk.

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Mission & Purpose

We protect the security, independence and interests of the United Kingdom at home and abroad. We work with our allies and partners whenever possible. Our aim is to ensure that the UK’s Armed Forces have the training, equipment and support necessary for their work, and that we keep within budget. Our priorities 2015 to 2020 are to: protect our people project our global influence promote our prosperity maintain a strategic base and integrated global support network, and manage the Department of State