About the job Job summary The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army. As such using data to aid understanding of our workforce is vital. Headquarters Regional Command provides support to the Army in the United Kingdom and overseas in Germany, Brunei and Nepal enabling it to function. There are a wide range of functions and professions supporting the Army and the ACF. One such function is ensuring our workforce operates safely. The post leads the Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF) Team, within The Support Branch of Headquarters Regional Command. As the Senior Executive Officer (SEO) Team Leader, the SEO SHEF will gain and contribute valuable experience in a mixed Military and Civilian environment. The post will oversee SHEF Assurance, Risk Management and Training, not only in its delivery, but in gathering data and undertaking trend analysis. This, combined with the opportunity to lead and mentor SHEF Teams across the UK and overseas, will support the Armys outputs and enhance its ability to operate safely. It is an exciting time to join the world of SHEF and even more of an exciting role to be a part of as the Army enhances its Institutional Foundation. This post affords the unique opportunity to impact change to Army SHEF practice and culture through the analysis of trends and weakness, as well as the exploitation of opportunities. The SHEF team are currently embracing the movement towards digital ways of working, for which this post is well positioned to influence. The team is dedicated to ensuring that policy owners, decision makers, and those to whom we deliver SHEF support, have the best available resources with which to operate. This is delivered through the development of self-service dashboards. The team is passionate about leading in reducing burden and promoting positive and proactive SHEF culture across the Army, making the Army safer for all. HQ Regional Command supports and encourages professional development and continued access to learning and development for professionals, and to which the post holder will be supported in accessing. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description This is an outstanding and exciting multi-disciplinary role with influence right across the Army. No two days are the same and the continual evolution of SHEF policy and delivery ensures that the post will never be mundane. The reactive nature of SHEF means that situations can arise at any time during the day requiring you to have a steady mind to advise on the solution needed. SEO SHEF Headquarters Regional Command (HQ RC) is the subject matter authority in SHEF Assurance, Risk Management and Training. HQ RC leads in the coordination and delivery of the Armys Safety and Environmental Management System Audit across the Regular, Reserve, and Army Cadet Force (ACF) across the UK and overseas. We support and advise our Units and the ACF in Risk Management and Training ensuring they are prepared to deliver their planned activities. We collaborate with other stakeholders across Defence and the Army to integrate data from across SHEF including Utilities Management and Accident Statistics. As a key player in supporting this collaborative work, this will ensure solutions are fit for purpose to support our Units and the ACF. The HQ RC SHEF Team and SHEF Teams across the UK and Overseas will ensure you are ably supported in delivering your outputs. An opportunity for travel overseas exists to assist units under HQ RC control, supported by subject matter authorities in Host Nation (HN) legislation. The role will have the outstanding challenge to identify strengths, weakness, and opportunities for SHEF in the overlap of HN Legislation with MOD and Army policies as well as those affecting the ACF, which is a Youth Organisation sponsored by the Army. You would be required to facilitate and act as Secretary for the biannual RC SHEF Meetings chaired by the Assistant Chief of Staff Support RC. You will also support attendance at the Home Command SHEF Meetings. Oversee the management of SHEF risks across RC, co-ordinated through the SHEF Teams across the UK and overseas. Develop MOD and Army SHEF policy. Provide and communicate informed and timely advice, guidance, and direction through the chain of command on SHEF matters. This includes directing SHEF Teams across the UK and overseas on SHEF Assurance, Risk Management and Training. Produce and review the General Officer Commanding RC SHEF Statement of Intent, Organisation and Arrangements and SHEF Delivery Plan. Plan and deliver the biannual RC SHEF Meetings chaired by Assistant Chief of Staff Support RC. Provide advice and guidance on Risk Management to Senior Staff in HQ RC and Regional Commanders across the UK and overseas. Attend/ visit UK Regional and Overseas SHEF Meetings as required. Oversee trend analysis on Audit Results, Accident Statistics and Training Delivery, advising Senior Managers in HQ RC of any emerging issues. Have Direct Line Management responsibility for 2 x HEO Civil Servants. Have Functional Responsibility for the 8 UK and 3 Overseas SHEF Teams. Person specification The ideal candidate will be highly organised and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. They will excel in interpersonal interactions, quickly establishing effective working relationships with both internal and external partners. The candidate will support a diverse range of individuals and demonstrate strong management abilities, to effectively oversee both personnel and external departments. They must be comfortable working with Information Technology, particularly Microsoft Office 365. Excellent time management skills are essential, along with a proactive approach and the ability to prioritise tasks independently while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Essential : Full UK Driving Licence Candidates will be required to travel independently and should note that not all loca-tions are served with public transport links. Holds a valid Passport. Desirable : Experience with Microsoft Office applications. Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management. Relevant Lead Auditor Qualification. Experience or familiarity with Power BI or other Power Applications. Interest in pursuing further professional development. If not already held, applicants will be expected to complete their Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management and Relevant Lead Auditor Qualifications when in post. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Leadership Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Communicating and Influencing Benefits Alongside your salary of 44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes 12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. 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. 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 https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. 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. 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The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. At sift, you will be assessed against your Statement of suitability and the following: Behaviour Communicating and Influencing Experience Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (750 Word count) When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected. At interview, you will be assessed against the following: (delete as appropriate) Behaviours : Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Leadership Delivering at Pace Application sifting will be scheduled to take placewithin 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed. These will be held in person. We endeavour to stick to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs 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: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk. 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. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security 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 security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). 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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). 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 theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) 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 Job contact : Name : Carol North Email : Carl.North558mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk Further information 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. 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