About the job

Summary

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Health and Safety Officer working within Northwood Headquarters (NWDHQ). This is a key position to support the NWDHQ SHEF (Safety Health Environmental & Fire) Officer in all aspects of HS&EP matters within the establishment. The successful candidate should preferably have experience in working with the Armed Forces and have some practical knowledge of Safety, Health, Environmental Protection and Fire.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

Act as the NWDHQ Deputy SHEF Officer and assist the NWDHQ SHEF Officer in all aspects of HS&EP matters within Northwood HQ.

Liaison with all HQ Departments and Lodger Units in collating HS&EP Assurances.

Collate Sustainability information in liaison with NWD PFI partners and support Environmental initiatives on site

Assist in coordinating regular assurances checks and conduct internal HS&EP audits including Risk & DSE Workplace Assessments.

Compile HSEP Assurance Returns.

Maintain and update HSEP information to H&S notice boards and NWDHQ HSEP Share Points & Web pages

To undertake any additional tasks as required by SHEF Officer Northwood Headquarters.

Responsibilities

You will be a friendly and approachable team player, with excellent customer services skills focused on team goals just as much as individual ones. You will be able to manage your own workload and respond effectively to changing priorities. You will demonstrate excellent attention to detail.

You are an excellent communicator and able to engage with staff at all levels of the organisation. You will be persuasive in explaining the benefits of good health and safety practice.

You will be handling sensitive personal information so maintaining confidentiality is essential.

You should have the ability to collaborate well with others and establish professional relationships across a range of stakeholders. Investing time to develop a common focus. Communicating in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner. Share information as appropriate and check understanding. Analysing and using a range of relevant, credible information from internal and external sources to support decisions. Seek out and share experiences to develop knowledge of the team’s business area.

Qualifications

IOSH Managing Safely - Essential

Risk Assessor - Essential

Microsoft office - Essential

DSE Workplace Assessor - Desirable

Manual Handling Assessor- Desirable

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Working Together
• Leadership

Benefits

Learning and development tailored to your role

An environment with flexible working options

A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

A Civil Service pension

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.

Posts based in London will attract the relevant London weighting.

Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

About the job

Summary

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Health and Safety Officer working within Northwood Headquarters (NWDHQ). This is a key position to support the NWDHQ SHEF (Safety Health Environmental & Fire) Officer in all aspects of HS&EP matters within the establishment. The successful candidate should preferably have experience in working with the Armed Forces and have some practical knowledge of Safety, Health, Environmental Protection and Fire.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

Act as the NWDHQ Deputy SHEF Officer and assist the NWDHQ SHEF Officer in all aspects of HS&EP matters within Northwood HQ.

Liaison with all HQ Departments and Lodger Units in collating HS&EP Assurances.

Collate Sustainability information in liaison with NWD PFI partners and support Environmental initiatives on site

Assist in coordinating regular assurances checks and conduct internal HS&EP audits including Risk & DSE Workplace Assessments.

Compile HSEP Assurance Returns.

Maintain and update HSEP information to H&S notice boards and NWDHQ HSEP Share Points & Web pages

To undertake any additional tasks as required by SHEF Officer Northwood Headquarters.

Responsibilities

You will be a friendly and approachable team player, with excellent customer services skills focused on team goals just as much as individual ones. You will be able to manage your own workload and respond effectively to changing priorities. You will demonstrate excellent attention to detail.

You are an excellent communicator and able to engage with staff at all levels of the organisation. You will be persuasive in explaining the benefits of good health and safety practice.

You will be handling sensitive personal information so maintaining confidentiality is essential.

You should have the ability to collaborate well with others and establish professional relationships across a range of stakeholders. Investing time to develop a common focus. Communicating in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner. Share information as appropriate and check understanding. Analysing and using a range of relevant, credible information from internal and external sources to support decisions. Seek out and share experiences to develop knowledge of the team’s business area.

Qualifications

IOSH Managing Safely - Essential

Risk Assessor - Essential

Microsoft office - Essential

DSE Workplace Assessor - Desirable

Manual Handling Assessor- Desirable

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Working Together
• Leadership

Benefits

Learning and development tailored to your role

An environment with flexible working options

A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

A Civil Service pension

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.

Posts based in London will attract the relevant London weighting.

Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.