Specialist Instructional Officer: Health and Safety – Environmental Protection

Gosport, Hampshire

Do you have Health Safety and Environmental Protection/Compliance experience that could be passed on to the next generation of Maritime Engineers? Would you relish working as part of a team working alongside military, civilian and commercial partners for the benefit of Defence? Do you want to work family friendly hours enjoying up to 25 days paid leave (Raising to 30 days over 5 years) plus bank holidays, free on-site parking, Subsidised site gym membership and access to coffee shops and café?  

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week

There is a vacancy for a Marine Health Safety and Environmental Protection/Compliance Instructor. You will be required to act as the lead instructor on courses that are scheduled throughout the year. You will also be required to administer and develop the courses you deliver to ensure their on-going currency and relevance whilst monitoring legislation including MOD policy which may lead to amendments to course content. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference across the Royal Navy by providing appropriately trained personnel that will ensure safe conditions, Health and Safety compliant working environments. Ensuring the latest codes of environmental compliance and protection are adhered to.  
 
This post currently attracts an Allowance of £6000 per annum. This is subject to annual review.  
 
The position is based in The Defence School of Marine Engineering, (DSMarE), is currently situated at HMS Sultan in Gosport. The school is responsible for delivering all aspects of Marine Engineering training to Royal Naval personnel; additionally, some training is also delivered to Army, RAF and Civilian personnel, and to members of Foreign and Commonwealth armed forces. 

The Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. Alternative Working Patterns, in accordance with policy, can be considered where it can be accommodated by the business, but there may be occasions when a presence on site during standard working hours may be required. All working patterns and flexibilities are subject to agreement with the Line Manager. 

A successful candidate will be responsible for delivery of training in the required subjects to classes of up to 24 trainees per class. Instructional loading will absorb up to 80% of your time. When not instructing, the post holder will be required to maintain currency in subject matter, prepare teaching material, upkeep designated subject course documentation, develop new training delivery techniques such as virtual & online training, invigilate & mark examinations/ assessments, propose course ware change requirements and set new examination questions as appropriate. Once experienced, mentor and develop new team members.

Essential. The essential specific professional skills, knowledge or qualifications for the post are as follows: 

a) 5 years recent relevant experience and a recognised qualification minimum ONC in the post field of expertise.

b) National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (NEBOSH).

c) Environmental awareness training/experience (Marine)

Desirable. The desired professional skills, knowledge or qualifications for the post are as follows: 

a) HNC/HND Engineering (Relevant field)

b) Marine Pollution knowledge (MARPOL).

c) Chartered/Member to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

d) A recognised teaching qualification (DTTTv2/CERT-ED). 

Defence Trainers course for those without a teaching qualification will be mandatory and at present is delivered on site.

A recognised qualification minimum ONC in the post field of expertise.

National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (NEBOSH).

Environmental awareness training/experience (Marine)

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

• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions

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

• To deliver a 20 minute presentation on a subject related to the post.

Alongside your salary of £27,080, Ministry of Defence contributes
£7,311 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pensionwith an average employer contribution of 27%
• 25 Days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years + Public holidays
• 15 days Special leave with pay for Military Reserve Service
• Free Parking
• Subsidised site gym membership
• On-site Creche and Nursery facilities (at cost)
• On-site there are a variety of refreshment kiosks and cafes, with popular high street stores within 5 minutes’ walk

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 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.  

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/   

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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 by 31st December 2022. 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 : Paul James
• Email : Paul.James980@mod.gov.uk
• Telephone : 02392542643

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk