Deliver provision for and embed Display Screen Equipment (DSE), First Aid and Fire Safety compliance within the OPG, acting as a point of contact and engaging with appointed personnel which includes facilitating regular meetings.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate OPG's Health and Safety activities, working proactively with the facilities management team and other business areas to ensure the organisation is compliant with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 as well as other legislative and departmental health and safety responsibilities.
* Act as a point of contact for all Health and Safety matters, escalating any issues to the Facilities/Health and Safety Manager that require further resolution.
* Support the Facilities/Health and Safety Manager regarding policy planning and performance with health and safety compliance consistent with HSE Managing for Health and Safety (HSG65) and MOJ policy.
* Support the Facilities/Health and Safety Manager in providing policy advice on all matters relating to H&S within OPG and liaising with the Health and Safety Manager as appropriate.
* Manage a best practice needs based approach in the procurement of H&S equipment assessing value for money procurement.
* Raise and maintain the profile of Health and Safety across the OPG, demonstrating best practice in all undertakings.
* Manage the Health and Safety Administration Officer ensuring that they are equipped with the skills and capabilities required to support the OPG Health and Safety team to deliver against its key objectives.
* Provide on-going coaching and development to fully support delivery of all Health and Safety functions throughout the organisation.
* Ensure safe systems of work are in place in line with Health and Safety legislation and OPG health and safety procedures, monitoring compliance with Health and Safety requirements and take remedial action to improve performance when necessary.
* Act as Incident Control Officer when required and conduct meetings on lessons learnt with other emergency responders.
* Manage the emergency responder lists and act as a point of contact for all, ensuring all such roles are adequately represented within the workplace.
* Build knowledge and understanding of disability issues and how such affects staff in the workplace. Provide support on application/scope of reasonable adjustments and signposting staff or line manager to guidance and external agencies.
* Conduct investigation into accident or incident as required, promoting incident reporting and preventative measures/behaviours where appropriate.
* Communicate and build relationships with the organisation with regards Health and Safety matters via the various formats available.
* Identify risks and complete risk assessments and guidance for managers to assist them to do so within their teams and environment.
* Work closely with the Facilities Management Team providing support with their daily tasks when required and giving advice regarding H&S matters.
* Line Management of 1 Administrative Officer (AO) staff member within the Estates/Strategy & Central services Team.
Agreed Expectations
The successful candidate will be expected to work from their base location on a weekly basis in line with current Civil Service requirements, outside of any reasonable adjustments. You will be required to work on site 5 days per week, with occasional travel to our other offices in Nottingham and London. The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and/or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity. Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised role: all successful candidates will be appointed to the nearest viable office nearest to their home postcode and on its respective pay scale. This will be at either a HQ building (subject to desk allocation, a Justice Collaboration Centre (JCC) or a Justice Satellite Office (JSO) - See Map. All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity). For current MoJ employees, your base location will need to be changed to the nearest viable office (to your home postcode), either at a HQ building, JCC or JSO within the National Office Network and moved its location's respective pay scale (any legacy arrangements/locations will need to be amended).
Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. Details will be available if an offer is made. MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain their grade on lateral transfer. All candidates who are currently in receipt of Mark Time / Pay Protection should ensure they are familiar with the new policy on permanent and temporary promotion which can be found on the employee intranet. Flexible working hours The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. MoJ welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ's Flexible Working policy.
We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods: Statement of Suitability. This recruitment process will follow the Civil Service Success Profile process. Candidates will be expected to provide a Personal Statement of Suitability of no more than 750 words in support of your application based on essential and desirable skills. Evidence of Experience; Interview stage assessments; Interview Dates. Interviews are expected to take place mid-late October 2025.
Desirable Skills
* Nebosh/IoSH Health & Safety Qualification or the desire to work towards gaining either or both qualifications.
About OPG and MoJ Context
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves, such as about their health and finance. We are an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), set up in 2007 following the introduction of the Mental Capacity Act of 2005. OPG is a disability confident employer and is committed to developing a supportive and inclusive environment that reflects the diverse community we serve. OPG is currently delivering an ambitious transformation programme to improve services and accessibility. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent and to diversity and inclusion initiatives. The MoJ offers a range of benefits including annual leave, pension, training, flexible working, and networks. The Civil Service Code governs recruitment by merit and openness. MoJ is a Disability Confident employer and provides adjustments throughout the recruitment process and workplace.
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