Job summary
The SHEFA is responsible for overseeing and conducting the management of Safety, Health, Environment and Fire processes on behalf of 43 CDO FPG RM Commanding Officer in accordance with JSP 375, JSP 418, JSP 815 and BRd 10. Working closely with Unit and Naval Base Personnel, building managers, and the Infra Works Liaison Officer the SHEFA will ensure that the Commanding Officer is able to operate and deliver outputs safely and to the standards expected by the Health and Safety Executive Department (HSE).
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the Unit Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS) ensuring it complies with Legislative and MOD policies. This includes drafting the Unit HS & EP Management Plans, Risk Register and Auditing on behalf of the SHEFO. The SHEFA acts as the 4C's Duty Holder on behalf of the Commanding Officer ensuring Legislative processes and MOD policies are followed.�
The role will require the successful candidate to act as the focal point and provide advice, leadership, guidance and mentoring on Health, Safety and Environmental Protection (HS & EP) matters at the Unit. This will include management of Fire Risk Assessments (FRA's) and other fire safety issues liaising with relevant contractors, Fire and Rescue and Defence Fire Regulator as required.�
A critical component of the SHEFA role is to facilitate HS & EP training for the Unit, including setting up and managing a training spreadsheet to identify persons trained and any shortfalls in training. This includes identifying training providers and seeking funding from Unit for HS & EP Training both within the Unit and with External providers. A component of this responsibility requires the incumbent to facilitate the New Joiners questionnaire and maintain a spreadsheet of new joiners. Further, the SHEFA will be required to manage the Unit HS & EP Share point site, encouraging all personnel to store records electronically to aid any loss of continuity and to become more environmentally friendly.�
In addition, the candidate will act as Incident manager which includes co-ordinating all Navy Safety Occurrence Reports (NSOR's) for the Unit and submitting them to Navy Command. A key element of this responsibility will require the SHEFA to provide advice on the completion and ensure incidents are recorded on the Unit Incident Logs and well as providing advice on the process for personal injury claims against the MOD where necessary.�
Where required, the candidate will organise, act as secretary and provide professional advice for the Unit�s HS & EP Committee Meeting.�
Person specification
This is an outstanding opportunity offered within 43 Cdo FPGRM, which will provide a varied, rewarding and exciting working experience. Do you have the passion to improve the Health and Safety? We are looking for someone who is committed and dedicated to improving the health and safety and working experience of our Royal Marines and the MOD Civil Servants who support their operations. Are you a pro-active, hard-working individual? One who is motivated to play an engaging, interesting and critical part in our support to Navy Command�s role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future. �
Qualifications
Essential:
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Health and Safety (or equivalent)
Desirable:
NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management � Desirable (training will be made available)
NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management � Desirable (training will be made available)
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
1. Seeing the Big Picture
2. Communicating and Influencing
3. Leadership
4. Managing a Quality Service
5. Working Together
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
6. Seeing the Big Picture
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes �7,641 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
7. Benefits we offer��
As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.��
Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.��
Other benefits for Navy Command civil servants include:��
25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years� service�A very competitive pension scheme�Personal & professional development�Alternative working patterns for many roles�Access to a confidential, professional support service�Discount schemes�Bicycle / season ticket loans�Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave�Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year�
In Navy Command we believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and / or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role.�
Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.��
In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.��
An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to upskill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be �on-the-job�, with the remaining �off-the-job� training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact.��
Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor�s degree, or a Master�s degree.��
Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.��
Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.��
Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.��
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 may attracts.��
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.
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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.
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