Introduction
Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across nine sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth.
What you will be part of
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.
The Role:
This is a Quality, Health, Safety, Security & Environment Officer within Saab UK's Land Systems Business Unit. Specifically, this role will work within the Training and Simulation (T&S) team. We provide solutions that suit the precise needs of our customer, with realistic exercises in both open and urban terrain, from individual and combined arms at platoon level, to joint operations at brigade combat team level.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality
Ensure Work Instructions for each site are up to date
Gather and upload Training Services (TS) KPIs into the Business Management System (BMS)
Manage and follow up on T&S audits for all UK responsible sites:
Manage the T&S Ops UK competency matrix
Provide input into T&S quarterly management reviews
Provide QHSSE updates to the customer during Quarterly Progress Meetings (QPMs)Security
Focal point for T&S for all Operational Country (OPC) UK security related topics
Coordination of T&S site security including key registers, passwords and access control
Provide Saab T&S input to the project Security Case (formerly RMADS) and associated documents for current projects in line with HMG Security Policy Framework & JSP440
Develop and provide Security Case and associated documents for new projects in line with HMG Security Policy Framework & JSP440 to meet Secure by Design (SbD)
Initiate the Security Clearance (SC) process for all T&S contractors with the OPC Security team and maintain a register of currency
Complete all MoD Contractor ID card applications process and maintain a register of holder compliance
Support and implement GDPR related activities as directed by the OPC UK Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Assist the T&S bid team with security related documentation for new projects and tenders
Ensure all security related documents held in BMS and up-to-date
Principal advisor to the contract authority for the customer Security Working Groups
Liaise with OPC UK Head of Security for any Crisis Management Plan activities affecting T&S
Provide country specific security briefings to T&S personnel prior to overseas deployments
Input to the CONDO documentation to the authority for CONDO applicable deployments
Maintain and update the security management plan and documents for contract TSSP 143Health & Safety and Environmental
Responsible for induction and OH&S briefing to T&S Headquarters staff and contractors
Assist OPC UK Hd QHSE by conducting annual work environment 1st party audits of T&S sites
Attend the OPC UK QHSE monthly meetings
T&S advisor to the contract authority for Project Safety and Environmental Panel (PSEP)
Manage T&S incident reporting via InControl
Assist with wider T&S OH&S and environmental work, as required
Ensure all sites hold relevant OH&S documents and Work Instructions/references are up to date
Maintain and review the site environmental aspects in accordance with the wider T&S focus
Gather and report GHG information to Hd QHSE on a quarterly basis
Maintain and update the Safety and Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) for contract TSSP 143 and support the OHS&E requirements for new projects and tenders
Maintain safety related documents in the Saab Industrial and Financial System (IFS)Logistics
Maintain and apply for T&S UK Export Licenses on Spire for all military and dual-use controlled goods
Submit the T&S Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) annual license usage returns to the Export Control Manager (ECM)
Represent T&S at all Saab export control audits and Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) compliance visits
Submit customs clearance instructions to freight agents for shipments into the UK
Provide logistic support and advice to T&S sites (including customs clearance)
Provide UK specific working instructions for the process of import and export of goods
Maintain and update Export/Import project plans and documents for contract TSSP 143
Qualifications and Skills:
NEBOSH (General) or equivalent L3 safety related qualification
NEBOSH (Environmental Management) or equivalent
Working knowledge of UK Export Control (inc UK Strategic Export Control List)
SC Clearance
Understanding of HMG Security Policy Framework (inc Security Cases and SbD)
Working knowledge of JSP440, GDPR and DPA 2018
Experience of Risk Management
Experience of working with logistics
Proficient in Microsoft Office
By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview