RMA Sandhurst (GU15 4PQ), RAF Northolt (London) (HA4 6NG), Andover (SP11 8HJ)
Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and care for the Defence Estate? DIO enables Defence to live, work, train and deploy, all with sustainability in mind. From net carbon zero accommodations to runways for the F35 fighter jets; our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!
Learn much more about DIO in our Candidate Information Guide attached.
DIO recognises that a diverse workforce is at the heart of different insights, ideas and innovation. A workforce diverse in background and life experience produces trusted public services and better decisions. We want our people to be curious and continuously strive for improvement, collaborative in an inclusive culture, ambitious and resilient and committed to Defence, empowered and able to challenge so you can play a key part in shaping the direction of our organisation.
About DIO
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Why Join Us
DIO cares about the Defence estate. We are a dynamic organisation that responds to the evolving needs of our military personnel, the way in which they live and work. We are proud to be the expert partner Defence needs for all their infrastructure requirements. From large scale infrastructure to everyday facilities management, our activities focus relentlessly on our customers. We deliver value for money, and consistently innovate to find proactive solutions to meet their needs. We meet our objectives as one team; capable, curious, collaborative and committed.
About Technical Services
Technical Services comprises the following core areas:
Technical Services provides in-house consultancy to DIO and the wider MOD, the specialist skills available through the Technical Services team span Construction, Engineering, Health and Safety, Safety Systems, Environmental Management, Sustainable Development, Access and Recreation, Historic Environment and Natural Environment.
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Regional Health and Safety Advisor to join our fast paced and agile team.
The DIO Regional Health and Safety Support Team (RHSST) are subject matter experts in Health and Safety (H&S) and are embedded into DIO 2* & 1* areas. We are geographically dispersed throughout the UK and Overseas.
As part of DIO Technical Services, we provide independent H&S advice and guidance and are a professional support network for DIO business areas in respect of H&S issues.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting DIO RD South East and PFI with competent H&S advice, guidance and help manage safety for that dedicated area.
Providing all aspects of health and safety advice and support, you will be involved in incident reporting and investigation, conducting audits and assurance exercises, attending meetings, and delivering familiarisation training, as well as providing guidance and mentorship and developing policy. Through proactive engagement, you will seek to monitor and develop DIO’s systems and culture to ensure compliance and positive health and safety behaviours across the organisation, our suppliers and service providers.
Want to make a difference? Come and join our team.
Reporting to the Senior Regional Health and Safety Advisor the post holder will be responsible for providing independent and professional health and safety support and advice to DIO Regional Delivery (RD) South East & PFI.
Ensure compliance with regulations and best practice to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for employees.
Assist in policy development by ensuring the provision of specialist health and safety advice. Assist in supporting the implementation of the DIO Safety Strategy, policies, and procedures (JSP 815).
Undertake and support Health and Safety Assurance Programmes. Working collaboratively to deliver a co-ordinated assurance programmed – developed in collaboration with stakeholders – with the primary aim of identifying non-conformances and maximising opportunities for improvement and driving up standards.
Proactively seeks 2LOD and 3LOD activities including external assurance. Ensure actions identified are recorded, suitable actions are identified and managed, and these are monitored through to completion.
Promote Accident & Incident reporting across DIO and support as necessary including awareness training. Act as the Advisor for HS&EP accidents or incidents and ensure the Responsible Person (RP) is adequately supported in their investigation. Assume the role as Responsible Person where they deem this is necessary due to the competence of the RP or due to the technical nature or severity of the event. Conduct root cause analysis and identify learning points as required, and performance monitoring.
Carry out health and safety specific training as requested for DIO staff to support individual departments in meeting their mandatory and risk-specific training needs.
Represent the DIO Regional Health & Safety Team at meetings, committees, conferences and other stakeholder engagement functions.
Experience:
Essential experience:
Full UK Driving Licence
H&S Level 3 Qualification e.g. NeBOSH Certificate or Equivalent
Relevant Professional Body e.g. IOSH or similar
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
To learn more about our full range of benefits, view our Candidate Information Guide attached.
Allowances
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.
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
Employment Hours
The post advertised is for 37 hours net, however the Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. Flexible working, Part-time working and Job Share working patterns will be considered.
Where business needs allow, this role may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working, therefore you must consider if any of the above locations are within a reasonable travelling distance. 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 (i.e., detached duty) 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. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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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. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.
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