Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH About the job Job summary At FCDO Services we protect the UKs interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission were on. In our world, it all matters. Job description For our organisation, the safety and security of our teams and our information is more than a want, its a must. Thats what makes our Corporate Governance team so vital. Theyre the people either supporting health and safety at home and overseas or protecting vital data. By following best practices, balancing interests, managing risks and upholding policies, they protect our organisation. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them. Setting the standard for success. Assuring trust and safety at every level. Knowing your decisions are valued. It all matters. Lead the implementation of our health and safety strategy When you join us in this vital role itll be your task to manage a wide range of Health and Safety management activities, and provide constructive expertise to our contractors, customers and all areas of our global organisation. Designing and deploying relevant policies and procedures and delivering clear advice relating to the work we do, youll use structured audit and inspection methods to monitor and review compliance with our policies, ensure procedures are in place and enforced, and provide improvement and development support. But your work wont stop here youll work on projects and project bids, and offer advice to senior management, product and service delivery teams and contractors on compliance with our safety management systems. Well also expect you to lead on the Health and Safety aspects of engineering operations, estates management and logistics operations, and forge positive working relationships with Trade Union representatives, safety support staff, regional managers, construction contractors and other stakeholders. Keep our complex global projects and environments safe With a NEBOSH General Certificate or EQF Level 3 equivalent, you should possess well developed Health and Safety management experience relating to multi-site, multi-disciplined activities and remote worker management. In addition, you should also already have or be working towards a Diploma in OSH or EQF Level 6 equivalent. Your inspirational interpersonal and communication skills will allow you to lead, develop and motivate a small team, while any experience of implementing and managing ISO45001 management systems would be a bonus. The ability to support Health and Safety across a diverse range of global operations who also be desirable, as would Graduate or Chartered Membership of IOSH. Discover the support you need to grow your career further But were always looking to improve just like you. Thats why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, youll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future teams work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If youre successful in your application, well ask you to undergo our vetting process. You can find out more about this at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/ To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know youre welcome and valued. Its what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why were recognised as a Carer Confident workplace. And its how you know youre joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Person specification NEBOSH General Certificate (or EQF Level 3 equivalent) Health and Safety management experience in multi-site, multi-disciplined activities, and remote worker management. Working towards Diploma in OSH (or EQF Level 6 equivalent) Qualifications NEBOSH General Certificate (or EQF Level 3 equivalent) Working towards Diploma in OSH (or EQF Level 6 equivalent) Benefits Alongside your salary of £43,200, FCDO Services contributes £12,515 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Alpha. This is a defined benefit occupational pension scheme. As your employer we also make a substantial contribution. Partnership pension account. This is a stakeholder pension with a contribution from us. How much we pay is based on your age. We pay this regardless of whether you choose to contribute anything. You do not have to contribute but, if you do, we will also match your contributions up to 3% of your pensionable earnings. The contributions are in addition to the age-related employer contribution mentioned above. A leave allowance of 25 days per annum 9 days per annum public and privilege days The Civil Service pension arrangements form an important part of the pay and reward package we offer our employees. If you join the pension arrangements we will contribute a significant amount of money to your pension. Further information regarding both pension options can be found at the following link http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/pensions Things you need to know Selection process details Shortlisting will be conducted against the Job Specific Skills, Knowledge & Experience outlined in the Role Profile. Interviews will be conducted using a mixture of Behaviours and Job Specific questions, presentation or job specific exercise. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Medical Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. 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. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil 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 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 : Resourcing Team Email : fcdoservices.recruitmentfcdo.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : fcdoservices.recruitmentfcdo.gov.uk Apply at advertiser's site Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail