Deputy Convoy Safety Officer - Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4PR
Job Type: Full-TimeSalary: na
If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given below.
Deputy Convoy Safety Officer
Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking .
Package: (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)
Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight.
Ready to play your part?
The Deputy Convoy Safety Officer (DCSO) supports Defence Nuclear Material (DNM) Operation, ensuring all operations are planned and carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
* Act as Deputy Convoy Safety Officer (DCSO) during DNM movement operations.
* Operational and Task management of a team when deployed on operations or when training.
* Act as DNM Operations Radiation Protection Supervisor.
* Accountable to the MOD as Chief of Staff when undertaking the Nuclear Emergency Organisation (NEO) monitoring protocols and their reporting to the MOD in accordance with JSP 483.
* Responsible to CSO for multi-agency operations fostering strong relationships with MDP, MoD, Royal Marines (RM) and Civilian Emergency Services (CES).
* Acting on behalf of AWE and the MoD as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for both convoy operations, attend briefings, meetings and exercises both internally and externally (including internationally) and carry out operational tasks in accordance with National, International, Customer or internal legislation/requirements.
* DCSO is required to have a thorough understanding of programme requirements/risks regarding operations in order to support internal/external customers.
* The DCSO is required to be able to "Step Up" to and undertake the duties of the Convoy Safety Officer.
* DCSO to demonstrate operational excellence to ensure the safe and secure transportation of Defence Nuclear Material/equipment in connection with the UK nuclear deterrent. This involves good working relationships and inspirational leadership to engage with and guide staff particularly those from other organisations.
* A DCSO must be able to delegate tasks to people both within and external to the organisation to best affect the required end result.
* Responsible to the Convoy Safety Officer (CSO) for the overall safety and engineering during DNM Convoys in accordance with current legislation, MoD Publications and Convoy Operating Procedures.
Work hard, be rewarded:
We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:
* 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
* Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
* Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
* Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
* Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
* Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
* Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.
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