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 around 27%, 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. 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or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn.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.
Job description
Are you a seasoned 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 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 will play a crucial role in ensuring that our onsite arrangements protect both people and the environment, while meeting all legislative and departmental requirements.
You will continuously develop and strengthen our site Safety & Environmental Management Systems, leading and inspiring a dedicated team focused on these pursuits.
You will provide timely, professional, and effective safety advice and assurance on all site activities, including explosives storage, processing, and movements. Additionally, you will 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.
You will work compressed hours from Monday to Thursday (8 hours each day) and on Fridays (5 hours), with flexible working hours to support work-life balance. While 100% site based attendance will be required, you will also travel weekly to DM Crombie, with transportation provided and occasionally to other locations across the UK.
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
1. Leading the Occupational Health Safety and Environment (OSHE) team, fostering a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.
2. Providing safety assurance and advice to senior management, upholding Delegated Safety responsibilities.
3. Conducting audits and assurance reviews, identifying key learning points and communicating outcomes.
4. Overseeing health, safety, environmental, radiation, fire, and dangerous goods management for regulatory compliance.
5. Managing explosive safety, including facility licensing and work safety approvals.
6. Leading accident prevention, reporting, analysis, and investigation, implementing lessons learned and best practices.
7. Coordinating Major Accident Control Regulation (MACR), liaising with authorities and emergency services (MACR is the MOD equivalent of Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH).
8. 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:
9. 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.
10. Relevant work experience across a similar role in a high hazard industry.
11. Evidence of strong Leadership and communication skills as well as managing a team in a fast-paced working environment.
12. 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:
13. Conducting OHS Audit and Assurance Activities � Practitioner level
14. Conducting OHS Risk Assessments - Practitioner level
15. Communicating & Influencing - CSBC3
16. Leadership - CSBC3
Benefits
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.
17. 25 days� annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King�s birthday
18. Flexible working options
19. Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 27%
20. Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
21. Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
22. Support for progression
23. Huge range of discounts
24. Volunteering days
25. 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.
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Further Information
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