92141 - Senior Health, Safety and Fire Advisor
The national salary range is £53,324 - £58,656, London salary range is £56,221 - £61,843. Your salary will be dependent on your base location.
Number of jobs available: 1
Detail of reserve list: 12 Months
Region: London, South East
City/Town: London, Woking
Building/Site: HM Prison Send, GU23 7LJ, HMYOI FELTHAM FELTHAM, TW13 4ND
Grade: SEO
Band: 8
Post Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, Flexible Working
Role Type: Health and Safety
Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities? Yes
Job Title: Senior Health, Safety and Fire Advisor
Directorate: HQ Public Sector Prisons
Band: 8
Overview of the job:
This is a functional management job within a small PSP HSF team, line managed by the Principal Health, Safety, Fire and Litigation Advisor. The post-holder is responsible for supporting the delivery of national HSF priorities and plans via advice, influence, training, and monitoring across a small group (or formal cluster) of establishments. The post-holder will be expected to divide their time mainly between the relevant establishments.
Summary:
Reporting to the Principal Health, Safety, Fire and Litigation Advisor, the job holder will be responsible for the provision of Health, Safety and Fire advice, support, monitoring, and reporting in relevant establishments. They will also specialise in a particular HSF&L area within their Directorate. They will lead for their establishment group on relevant incident investigation and casework management and provide their service in line with nationally determined priorities and plans for HSF&L.
This is a non-operational job which has line management responsibilities for the BAS: HS&F Advisor role.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties:
* Support and advise relevant groups in updating, consulting on, and seeking approval of local HSF&L documentation.
* Monitor and report on the presence and quality of relevant H&S documentation within establishments.
* Engage actively with internal and external audit processes.
* Advise relevant establishment health, safety, fire and litigation sponsors, SMTs, and governors on HSF controls.
* Ensure establishments are informed of prospective changes in national policy and practice.
* Monitor and report the HSF&L performance of relevant establishments.
* Undertake regular governance and assurance site visits focusing on HSF matters.
* Provide professional support to BAS: HS&F Advisor and other key staff for the HSF Management System.
* Report on relevant establishments’ HSF&L performance.
* Liaise with OHAs and HRBP(s) for relevant sites.
* Attend establishment HSF&L committees to provide advice and support.
* Maintain the HSF&L risk register for relevant establishments.
* Provide oversight and guidance on appropriate litigation casework.
* Draft and seek approval for the annual performance and assurance report.
* Assist in identifying and assessing first aid needs for the relevant establishment.
* Provide support to the Principal Health, Safety, Fire and Litigation Advisor.
* Carry out peer audits/inspections of other HMPPS offices/establishments.
* Investigate relevant incidents and ensure thorough reporting.
* Monitor Sphera for new incidents and ensure data quality control.
* Liaise with outside agencies on Health, Safety and Fire issues.
* Manage BAS: HS&F Advisor staff within establishments.
* Deliver and implement projects as directed by the Principal Health, Safety, Fire and Litigation Advisor.
Behaviours:
* Changing and Improving
* Making Effective Decisions
* Communicating and Influencing
* Working Together
* Managing a Quality Service
Technical Requirements:
The post holder is required to hold a minimum of NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
Once appointed the post holder must successfully complete:
* the NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (within 3 years of appointment);
* the HMPPS Fire Risk Assessment qualification (within 1 year of appointment);
* the HMPPS RPE Training Qualification (immediately upon appointment).
Chartered membership of IOSH must be achieved within 2 years of completing NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements:
Qualifications:
The post holder is required to hold a minimum of NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
Additional Information:
This is a dual site role - the successful applicant will split their time equally between their 2 prisons. Applicants should note that they must hold or reach the mandatory requirements, qualifications and memberships for the role - if they do not they may be dismissed.
Working Arrangements & Further Information:
The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and/or from home. Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working.
Benefits:
Annual Leave: The holiday year runs from 1 March. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Pension: The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes.
Work Life Balance: HMPPS is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements.
Training: HMPPS is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities.
Eligibility: All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
Diversity & Inclusion: The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent.
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