SDA Local Safety Advisor

Job description

About the job

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 UKs nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UKs 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 well 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 37hours per week.

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

Please note,due to the level of security, this role isreserved 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 sites 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 youll 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)regardingthis vacancy, pleaseindicatethat your vacancy is being handled by theSDA Recruitment Team.If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at [email protected]

Person specification

To be successful with your application you mustdemonstratethat you meet the followingEssentialCriteria:

• 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 whichshowcasesthe 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 informationregardinghow 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.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

At the Sift Stage,Applicationswill be assessed against thefollowing.

Experience:

• Personal Statement - This should be a maximum of 1000 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable requirements for the role.

Behaviours:

• Working Together - CSBC3
• Communicating and Influencing - CSBC3

Technical Competencies:

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

At the Interview Stage,Candidateswill be assessed against the following.

Experience:

• Personal Statement/ Experience - The panel will ask questions about your personal statement. Exploring your Past Experiences, Key Achievements or Qualifications.

Behaviours:

• Working Together - CSBC3
• Communicating and Influencing - CSBC3

Technical Competencies:

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

Please refer to the Civil Service Behaviours here and the Technical Skills Framework and Success Profile documents attached.

The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

Interviews will be held On Site.

Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered,taking into accountbusiness needs. Please note the salary will be pro-rata wherepart timehours are undertaken.

All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

To be considered for this role, qualifications and/ormemberships detailed must be held in full, prior tosubmittingyour application.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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 beendeemedto be business critical. This role does not meet that category, andwe will notsponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.

Please note the Civil Service Nationality Rules will also need to be met. The Civil Service Nationality Rulesoperateindependently and in addition to the UK Immigration Rules and must be met before an individual can take up employment in the Civil Service. The Civil Service Nationality Rules do not apply to UK, Irish and Commonwealth nationals, or to those who are eligible to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme but do apply to all other nationalities- including EU/EEA nationals who are ineligible to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.

The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excessfaresor temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.

This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. Making the Civil Service a Great Place to Work for Veterans - GOV.UK

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.

There may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all DCS candidates that meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example, in certain recruitment situations such as a high volume of applications, seasonal demand, or peak periods, the employer may wish to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both DCS and non-DCS applicants.

If you need toadviseus that you needadditionalhelp or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]

SDA Reward Offer - Working for SDA - Submarine Delivery Agency - GOV.UK

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

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-handsmokeand supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy,Smokingand the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not bepermittedanywhere in the Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors,visitorsand other non-MOD personnel. All applicantsseeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place ata number ofDefence Establishments.

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 basic (or equivalent) 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) .

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

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.

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 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

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 : SDA HR Resourcing Team
• Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

• Email : [email protected]

Further information

Please see Further Information document.

Attachments 20251117-Occupational Health & Safety Adviser STSI SDA_Success Profile-Final-O (1) Opens in new window (pdf, 81kB) 20250623-COG Technical Competence Framework-O Opens in new window (odt, 102kB) Terms and Conditions (TACOS 2014) Opens in new window (docx, 48kB) 20241009 - Further Information - External Opens in new window (docx, 31kB)