Establishment Safety Advisor

The Establishment Safety Advisor (ESA) provides specialist advice and assistance to the Commanding Officer (CO) on all aspects of Safety, Health and Fire management at HMS RALEIGH and is accountable to the CO, through the Commander.

They are authorised to liaise directly with all departments within HMS RALEIGH and the outstations at Jupiter Point, Gutter Tor and Pier Cellars; with the Chief Environment and Safety Officer (CESO) department and any MOD department on SHEF matters. At all times respects the chain of command.

They may access any work area and under the authority of the CO of HMS RALEIGH, has the authority to stop any process or activity that, in the opinion of the ESA, represents a serious risk of personal injury or damage to equipment.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week., Line manage admin Post E1 and 2 x Skill zone 3 safety maintainers

4 C's coordinator on behest of Commanding Officer

Provide and maintain current information documentation for use by establishment personnel e.g. ESO's and XTM's etc.

Ensuring suitable H&S records are maintained as required by relevant Mod doctrine. NLIMS database

Reporting and investigating incidents and making recommendations to prevent recurrence. NSOR's

Undertake analysis of all supplied incidents for trends via a current database and to provide updates to the Command on request and other meetings as required e.g. the monthly Shareholder meeting, termly HSEP meeting and PTSEC meetings as arranged.

Arranging H&S training for establishment personnel as identified through MOD policy and justified by departmental line management., ESA responsibilities are identified below, but this list is not exhaustive and includes anything else deemed appropriate by the Command for the ESA role:

• Correspond directly with departments in HMS Raleigh using supplied software and hardware.


• Liaise and work with the Chief Environment and Safety Officer (RN) on H&S matters.


• Liaise and work with other MOD departments/establishments as necessary regarding matters of Health and Safety.


• Liaise with external agencies on behalf of the Commanding Officer (e.g. HSE, Local Authority) on H&S matters.


• Have access to any work area under the responsibility of the Commanding Officer HMS Raleigh, ensuring that any required protocols are met.


• Stop any process or activity that in the opinion of the ESA presents a serious risk of personal injury or other adverse effect to the Estate. Such occasions to be brought immediately to the notice of the Executive Command.


• Be appointed as and undertake the role of the MOD 4C's co-ordinator for the Establishment.


• Act as the 1st Line Reporting Officer for the E1 admin post (HSA1) regarding both human resource activities and role oversight.


• Is the 1st Reporting Officer for the for the two-skill zone 3 Safety Maintainers regarding human resource activities (role oversight sits with the fire focal point).


• Undertake mandatory and other training as required by the Civil Service.


• Provide Health and Safety advice to establishment personnel, to enable them to discharge legal and MOD Policy obligations.


• Provide sufficient information and instruction to departments to prepare the establishment for external (L2 & L3) audit as necessary.


• Provide and maintain current information documentation for use by establishment personnel e.g. Establishment Standing orders (ESO)s and Executive Officers Temporary Memorandum (XTM)'s etc.


• Provide a current H&S Management plan that will assist the embodiment of an effective safety culture.


• Oversee the MyHR elements of the Administrative Assistant (AO) and 2 x Safety Maintainers.


• Provide advice regarding Navy Command Defence Safety Authority documents and associated Defence Codes of Practice and advise, develop, and implement the formulation of strategy in support of the Establishment objectives and outputs.


• Liaising with other specialist officers to produce and review the integrated Site Risk Assessment.


• Undertake 1PA (L1 audit) workplace inspections and advisory visits at HMS Raleigh to ensure compliance with MOD policy and legislation.


• Provide documented instruction to personnel regarding H&S legislation and ensuring managers are aware of the measures to be taken to ensure compliance by all departments within HMS Raleigh.


• Reviewing the Director Personnel and Training (DIR P&T) establishment documentation.


• Ensuring suitable H&S records are maintained as required by relevant Mod doctrine.


• Arrange and support the termly HSEP meetings of department.


• Reporting and investigating incidents and making recommendations to prevent recurrence.


• Undertake analysis of all supplied incidents for trends via a current database and to provide updates to the Command on request and other meetings as required e.g. the monthly Shareholder meeting, termly HSEP meeting and PTSEC meetings as arranged.


• Arranging H&S training for establishment personnel as identified through MOD policy and justified by departmental line management.


• Liaise with the Maintenance Management Organisation (MMO) on works that have a potential detrimental effect on establishment personnel e.g. Asbestos and Legionella to ensure controls are managed effectively.


• Undertake the duties of the appointed in writing 4C Duty Holder on management of Contractors.


• Undertake Noise assessments and other noise related matters as required, post training.


• COSHH is split/joint between the ESA and EEPA: The ESA is required to oversee the correct risk assessment, storage, and segregation of stock i.a.w. MOD policy; the requirements of DSEAR and associated fire prevention provision lies with the Fuels Operating Authority (EEPA).


• Undertake other reasonable tasks as directed by the Executive Commander., We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:


• During the interview, we will assess your knowledge and skills relating to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2014 - Technical Skills Link below. Https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/sites/defnet/HOCS/Documents/Success-Profiles-Technical.pdf, Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. 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, 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., At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours/Technical Skills:

• Leadership


• Managing A Quality Service


• Making Effective Decisions


At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours/Technical Skills:

• Changing And Improving


• Working Together


• Making Effective Decisions


There will be a task / presentation as part of the interview process.

We prefer to interview face to face and will accommodate virtual interviews where this is not possible.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .

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 been deemed to be business critical.

The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. 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.

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• UK nationals


• nationals of the Republic of Ireland


• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK


• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)


• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)


• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020


• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
  
  IOSH - essential.

NEBOSH General - Essential or currently working towards.
NEBOSH Fire,
• Leadership


• Managing a Quality Service


• Changing and Improving


• Working Together


• Making Effective Decisions, This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
  
  Alongside your salary of £35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes £9,528 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.


Our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance. We also offer an impressive range of on - site facilities including a gymnasium, swimming pool and other sporting facilities, a shop and plenty of free car parking.

plus:

• Learning and development tailored to your role.


• An environment with flexible working options.


• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.


• A Civil Service pensionwith an average employer contribution of 27%


• Excellent annual leave allowance starting at 25 days rising to 30 days per annum after completing five years of service. In addition, eight public Bank holidays.


• Special Paid Leave for other volunteer duties (as prescribed within civil service policy).


• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.


• Alternative working patterns.


• Professional and personal development, Apprenticeships & higher qualifications.


• Discount schemes.


• Advance of pay to purchase travel season tickets or 'cycle to work' scheme.