Do you have experience of working in a safety critical and behaviourally complex organisation?
Do you have excellent communications skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels?
Do you have a keen interest in challenging and developing safety behaviours across an organisation where your role makes a difference?
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.
Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas.
Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams.
We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at MCA.
This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks groups covering, Women’s, LGBTQI+, Race, Carers, Mental Wellbeing and volunteer Respect Ambassadors.
As the Behavioural Safety Lead, you will be the centre point for all Behavioural Safety support, enquiries and facilitate the change to a set of expected behaviours to deliver the MCA’s safety culture.
Your role will be to work with the Directorate Management within the MCA to support the delivery and development of behavioural safety training to support making the MCA a safer place to work for all staff and volunteers through behavioural change.
The role is also intended to support the MCA in its efforts to remain compliant with all forms of Health and Safety regulations and requirements within the UK and provide support to those working for the MCA overseas.
The Behavioural Safety Lead reports to the Assistant Director – Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability within the Directorate of People, Safety and Communications working in parallel with the Operational Safety Lead. This role also works closely with all Directorates to oversee and assure the MCA of a consistent and cohesive approach to the behavioural aspect of changing safety culture within the context of the MCA Way.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Responsible for the oversight of all aspects of Behavioural Safety within the MCA
* Working with the relevant Directorate Directors of MCA to improve workplace Behavioural Safety for all employees and volunteers
* Become a recognised Subject Matter Expert for the MCA regarding Behavioural Safety
* Ensure the Maritime and Coastguard Agency are advised of future regulatory changes
* Implement practical measures which enhance the MCA’s behavioural response to Health and Safety to further embed a safety culture throughout the organisation
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached role profile.
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