SDA Local Safety Advisor

Job summary

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At least one of four nuclear-armed submarines, supported by smaller attack submarines, is on patrol at all times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put our values at the heart of our recruitment process. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements 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.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The primary delivery location for this position is Barrow-In-Furness.

Please note, due to the level of security, this role is reserved for UK nationals only.

Job description

Are you a passionate Occupational Health and Safety Advisor eager to take your career to the next level? Join our vibrant team at Barrow-in-Furness where you can help to make a real difference.
In this exciting role, you'll be at the heart of our operations, supporting the Site and team leaders by conducting site-specific reviews, investigations, and audits. You'll also play a key role in assurance activities, organising Site Safety Training and providing metrics for the site’s Safety Health Environmental Committee.

As a health and safety Advisor for Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) staff at the Barrow site, you'll ensure seamless cooperation, coordination, communication, and control between SDA Barrow staff and BAE Safety Health Environmental staff, safeguarding the well-being of both organisations.
This position is based on the BAE Systems shipyard site at Barrow and due to the security requirements, this position is open to sole UK Nationals only.
If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow with us, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing

• Reviewing the SDA site health, safety environmental performance by undertaking internal audits and provide an annual update on compliance with policy arrangements.
• Managing enquiries and act as focal point on OSHE matters on site, providing advice to stakeholders across the business.
• Maintaining site risk assessments, maintain and review/reissue as and when there are significant changes.
• Assisting in embedding compliance of OSHE legislation and regulations across the site.
• Providing metrics for performance reporting (Key Performance Indicators) and managing dashboard reporting and risk registers.
• Assisting in the development of corporate communications in relation to health and OSHE messages.
• Producing, updating, maintaining site specific Instructions, induction briefs and a OSHE web page.
• Delivering OSHE Induction briefs and recording staff attendance on central OSHE, Training Planning and monitoring Registers.
• Working closely with the Principle Naval Overseers department to ensure risk assessments and Method statements are in place to support safe working.

This role requires a minimum of three days per week on site due to Health and safety regulatory obligations, although hybrid and flexible working can be considered. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with their recruiting line manager before submitting an application. This role is not suitable for term time, part year or full homeworking, however compressed hours would be considered.

If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by the SDA Recruitment Team. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at [email removed]

Person specification

To be successful with your application you must demonstrate that you meet the following Essential Criteria:

• Experience of working in Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental within an organisation.
• Evidence of effective stakeholder management at all levels, internal and external.
• NEBOSH General certificate, and IOSH Technical membership
• A rounded knowledge of Health & Safety legislation & regulations

Qualifications

NEBOSH General Certificate
Evidence of the Qualification will be required at interview.
All qualifications declared must be held at point of application and be in date.

Memberships

IOSH Technical membership
Evidence of the Membership will be required at interview.
All memberships declared must be held at point of application and be in date.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Conducting risk assessments (OHSEP) - Practitioner
• Fundamentals (OHSEP) - Expert

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £37,400, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,834 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• 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%

Discover My Benefits: Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD: https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arra