Regional Safety Adviser North

Driving across the North Regional footprint in an MOD vehicle providing advice and guidance to the Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and Permanent Staff at the 226 plus Units. Much of the work is carried out in the Evenings, supporting the volunteers and activity for youths aged 12 – 19. Providing Royal Air Force Air Cadet (RAFAC) 1-day Risk Assessor Training to the volunteers in the form of a PowerPoint Presentation and group work.

This post is advertised at 37 hours per week.

• To assist the Regional Commandant, by providing the appropriate HS&E support the region and by coordinating all HS&E issues to meet RAFAC, RAF and MOD objectives.
• To assist with the implementation and maintenance of RAFAC Safety & Environment Management Systems (SEMS) to the appropriate standards and to report progress to CESO (RAFAC) and where appropriate, the Regional Commandant.
• To provide the appropriate level of HS&E training, inspection and audit to RAFAC formations within his/her area, conduct/assist with the investigation of accidents, as appropriate and when directed, other areas of the RAFAC.
• To facilitate the RAFAC compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, Environmental and supporting legislation, MOD regulations and guidance as directed by CESO (RAFAC).
• Providing a secondary focal point for HS&E matters within the RAFAC, the post holder will report concerns through CESO (RAFAC) and inform Regional Commandants when appropriate.
• Communicate RAFAC HS&E Policy accompanied by the appropriate level of advice and guidance.
• Ensure that accidents, dangerous occurrences and near misses within his/her area of responsibility are investigated and reported appropriately, in a timely manner and to maintain an accurate database.
• To deliver, within budgetary constraints, the appropriate level of HS&E training to RAFAC personnel in accordance with self managed programme and as directed by CESO (RAFAC) and Regional Commandants.
• To carry out inspection programmes as directed by CESO (RAFAC) and participate in audit activities to provide evidence of compliance with legislation and local instructions, where appropriate.
• To keep abreast of latest HS&E, RAFAC, RAF and MOD policy and legislation changes and advise accordingly.
• Provide HS&E advice to Regional, Wing, Squadron and Volunteer Gliding Squadron staff and related personnel appropriate and as directed by CESO (RAFAC).
• Provide two-way communication of Region, Wing and Squadron needs. This will be achieved through liaison with HQ RAFAC, Rgnl Comdt and the appropriate formations.
• Attend and take an active part in HS&E related meetings and presentations where appropriate. This will involve meetings with the 5 fellow Regional Safety Advisers and the RAFAC Safety Centre personnel.
• Collate and communicate statistics and reports concerning the progress of RAFAC HS&E issues, as directed by CESO (RAFAC).
• Implement the programme for the inspection of Regional, Wing, Squadron H&S procedures and documentation, as directed by CESO (RAFAC).
• To identify HS&E weaknesses and assist by provision of solutions that will enable recovery of the situation.
• Provide advice and guidance on specific Higher Level Risk Assessments (HLRA), risk assessments, eg  PUWER, LOLER, MHO, PPE, DSE and other appropriate activities.
• Provide advice and guidance on HS&E matters to Civilian Committees, where appropriate.
• Liaise with local enforcement authorities and communication of the outcome to CESO (RAFAC).
• Maintain the professional status of the post and ensure that continued training and competence is appropriate to his/her specialist area.

You must also:

• Provide appropriate information to your Line Manager, Chief of Staff North Region to allow a suitable and sufficient assessment of risk.
• To report all accidents, injuries and near-miss dangerous occurrences promptly to Line Management.

No LM responsibilities.
Providing advice and guidance to the Senior CFAV cadre, Wing Executive Officers and the Regional Commandant, also by highlighting any concerns found in the course of your duties.
You are responsible for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others within your area of responsibility in accordance with the MOD Health & Safety Handbook (JSP 375), the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, and other associated legislation and regulations. In addition, you are responsible for protecting the environment from any actions by yourself in accordance with Environmental legislation and relevant instructions issued by a higher authority.

You must also:

• Provide appropriate information to your Line Manager to allow a suitable and sufficient assessment of risk.
• To report all accidents, injuries and near-miss dangerous occurrences promptly to Line Management.
• Must hold NEBOSH (General) Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Leadership

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Shop onsite
• Gym on site

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.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

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/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

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Job contact :

• Name : Mary Jacques
• Email : mary.jacques420@mod.gov.uk
• Telephone : 07881837318

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk