DE&S Health & Safety Manager

We’re Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We manage a vast range of projects to supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver essential defence programmes - and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe, now and in the future.

Across our 12,500-strong organisation, we support all our people to be at their very best, fostering a family-friendly approach to flexible and hybrid working. After all, support is in our name.

As an Occupational Health & Safety Manager, you will be a leading figure on writing, updating, and looking after DE&S policy documents encompassing various areas of Occupational Health & Safety. Maintaining our Safety & Environmental Management Systems, while being a point of confident advice to aid the organisation.

Proactively driving continuous improvement towards DE&S’ safety culture with innovative and progressive ideas. Delivering effective communications to inform and engage both internal and external stakeholders on subjects in your specialism.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations, audits, and assurance reviews, identifying key learning points to drive continuous improvement.
• Act as an escalation point for H&S advice and guidance across the business.
• Manages elements of embedding OHS legislation and regulations across DE&S.
• Act as competent advisor on fire safety management to deliver corporate compliance.
• Support the development and maintenance policy and SEMS, leading on specific aspects of policy management and maintenance.
• Oversee the maintenance and development of the appropriate Performance Indicators, dashboard reporting and risk registers.
• Manage corporate communications on key H&S messages, ensuring effective delivery.
• Supporting development and training needs where appropriate.

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 5/6 qualification.
• Relevant work experience across a similar role.
• Professional Membership: hold or attain during employment Graduate IOSH

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Conducting OHSEP Audit and Assurance Activities (Practitioner)
• Conducting Risk Assessments (Practitioner)
• Communicating & Influencing
• Leadership

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

We believe in creating an environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their best selves. So whether you’re looking for a next step, a fresh start, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. If you need any additional support with your application, let us know.

Further Information

More information can be found below:

• DE&S Little Book of Big Benefits: https://bit.ly/3FEb54v
• Further Information: https://bit.ly/3K26Xhl
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/3yUwcM1

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Job contact :

Name :
Ryan Mundy - DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist
Email :
Ryan.Mundy103@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

Email :
Ryan.Mundy103@mod.gov.uk