Job description
This post gives you the platform and scale to improve safety outcomes for thousands of colleagues and to shape how H&S is led and evidenced across directorates. The role sits in CCFP Information Data‑Security, Safety & Resilience (IDSR) service function.
Key responsibilities
* Lead programme delivery – set direction, priorities and outcomes for CCG’s H&S improvement programme for visiting activity, aligning delivery with the Group’s risk‑reduction goals.
* Provide high‑level H&S technical policy advice – give timely, expert advice to directorates and senior leaders, increasing confidence and capability to apply policy and controls in dynamic operational contexts.
* Influence and partner at all levels – build trusted relationships across operational and non‑operational business areas, including and not limited to HR H&S, Trade Unions, the HMRC H&S Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) and the HMRC Personal Safety Board (PBS). Engaging with these partners to agree clear actions, plans and embed consistent, practical H&S practice across CCG.
* Strengthen governance and assurance – actively contribute to CCG and cross‑HMRC governance forums; use insight and MI to inform decisions, track risk and target improvement at scale.
* Lead people and build capability – lead, coach and develop the H&S team and champion wider capability‑building across CCG, so colleagues and line managers have the knowledge, guidance and support to operate safely.
* Drive improvement and cultural change – lead cross‑CCG initiatives that lift maturity in risk assessment practice, leadership behaviours, incident reporting, investigation quality and organisational learning.
* Contribute to corporate leadership and forward planning – assess the impact of Government policy, legislative change and industry best practice on CCG’s H&S approach, advising on implications for strategy, delivery and assurance.
Working environment and senior contribution
You’ll operate in a large, fast paced public service environment, adapting to changing priorities while maintaining high standards of delivery and professionalism. You may occasionally deputise on H&S delivery matters for IDSR/CCFP senior leaders where appropriate, and you will collaborate across the wider IDSR portfolio when needed.
Person specification
Essential criteria
* Communicating and influencing at senior level – proven ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders, simplify complex H&S issues, influence decisions, and communicate with clarity in a large operational environment.
* Leading delivery and driving change – a strong track record of leading delivery in complex or multi‑directorate settings – turning plans into results, managing interdependencies and risks, and embedding consistent practice and behavioural change at scale.
* People safety & H&S risk management expertise – practical experience applying Health & Safety legislation, risk assessment and controls in dynamic/frontline or operational contexts (e.g., visiting activity), with evidence of improving risk posture, compliance and organisational capability.
* Leadership of people and capability building – experience in leading, coaching and developing people and fostering a positive safety culture; able to build capability across teams and enable colleagues and managers to operate safely and confidently.
ualifications
Candidates must meet one of the qualification routes below:
Qualification route A
* NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, or
* an equivalent Health and Safety professional qualification.
Qualification route B
* A degree or postgraduate qualification in Health & Safety, People Safety, Risk Management, Organisational/Work Psychology, Operational/Business Management, or another related discipline.
In addition, all candidates must demonstrate:
* Professional development and capability – an active commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and to developing programme and project delivery capability.
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