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Location
Salisbury, Wiltshire | United Kingdom
Job description
To be successful in this role, you will need: A degree or equivalent qualification in health and safety management or a related discipline A proven track record of enforcing health and safety policies, processes, and procedures in a similar environment A sound knowledge of UKHSA health and safety management systems, policies and procedures and the Engineering Policy and Engineering Procedures Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach to work Location Based at UKHSA Porton Down due to the nature of the role, you will be expected to be based on-site on a full-time basis. *Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.* More responsibilities: Support and advise the QA Lead and wider EEF team as necessary on health and safety related matters. Review accident and incident statistics identify trends and recommend preventive and corrective action. Responsible for the notification of classified major injuries, dangerous occurrences, and reportable occupational diseases to UKHSA Stakeholders and RIDDOR. Support in the compilation of management reports and contribute in relation to performance statistics pertaining to health and safety management. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Selection process details STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT: You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed in line with the full list of essential criteria as detailed in the attached job description please do provide evidence of how you meet this. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview. STAGE 2 INTERVIEW: This competition will involve an in-person interview As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification. Your Statement of Suitability should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section). You will also be asked to provide information within the Employer/ Activity history section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history. The Success Profiles framework will be used to assess and recruit the most suitable candidate. The following behaviours will be used at the interview: Changing and Improving Seeing the Big Picture Developing Self and Others Communicating and Influencing Managing a quality service Expected Timeline: Advert close: 23:55hrs on 10th March 2024 unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Shortlist: 15th March 2024 Interviews: w/c 25th March 2024 Please note these dates could be subject to change. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants) Nationality requirements Appointments to roles within UKHSA will be made in accordance with the Civil Service nationality rules. These can be found at job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK Nationals of the Republic of Ireland Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of theEuropean Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service Certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment. Security clearance level requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard. People working with government assets must complete Basic Personnel Security Standard checks. For posts on UKHSA Civil Service terms and conditions, new entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. For existing Civil Servants and roles advertised across government, the rules of transfer apply, i.e., level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive a 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest. Please Note This role is to be appointed under Civil Service Terms & Conditions. Full details on the T&Cs are found Are you already a civil servant, or employed by a Civil Service Commission accredited public body? Please state home department on your application form. Do you meet the nationality requirements for this post? Complaint process: The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email:[email protected]. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.
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£51.82k - £61.41k per annum
