Senior Occupational Hygienist Royal Navy

Job summary

If you would like to work within a small, multi-disciplinary team, conducting varied and valued Occupational Hygiene work, then this post could be for you.� The vacancy is within the Environmental and Industrial Hazards Support Group, a small team providing the Royal Navy and wider Ministry of Defence (MOD) with occupational hygiene support and environmental protection advice.�

Recent projects include workplace surveys of air stations, warships, landing craft and Royal Marine operations, as well as advice regarding regulations and safety, for example adherence to the REACH regulations.� The job also entails assurance of atmosphere monitoring onboard RN submarines and emergency support to incidents requiring advice on hazardous materials and environmental protection. The post would suit someone seeking to apply their occupational hygiene expertise in a challenging but exciting work environment.� �

The Institute of Naval Medicine (INM) is the Royal Navy's Centre of Excellence, bringing together scientists and medical professionals to improve the health of the UK Armed Forces. The unique opportunities offered within are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command's role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future.

In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.� Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.� Navy Command provides an open, flexible, and inclusive work environment where civil servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in areas ranging from: finance; legal services; personnel and HR; project planning and managing contracts, to media and communications.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.�

Job description

The primary purpose of the role is to assurance safe systems of work through surveys, trials, advice, data analysis and the provision of reports, briefs and presentations.�

The secondary purpose is to deliver the roles of: Hazardous materials & Environmental Protection Officer (HEPO); and Submarine Atmosphere Trials Officer (SATO) and be a member of the Submarine Atmosphere team.

The main tasks include:�

Engaging with military customers to establish and deliver consultancy advice in accordance with statutory and MoD regulationsLeading surveys and trials to establish safe systems of workManaging a small team of occupational hygienistsManagement of a Quantitative Fitness Testing Service run within the OH teamOn call response to incidents regarding hazardous materials At sea and alongside support to RN submarines to ensure safe control of the atmosphere monitoring systems Training of military teams in occupational safety and hygiene

Responsibilities:

Provision of expert advice in accordance with statutory law and MoD regulationsManagement of two Occupational Hygiene staff within the team.On call duties within the secondary roles for submarine atmosphere monitoring and hazardous materials response teams.Development and training of occupational hygiene within the wider Naval Service to environmental and medical personnel.Membership of MoD Committees.

Person specification

The successful candidate will be able to provide expert professional advice in occupational hygiene to assure the safety and health of Defence personnel.� They will be experienced with a good regulatory knowledge and able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation.� They should also be willing to apply their knowledge and expertise through their secondary role as a member of small response team, responding to environmental incidents and conducting trials onboard submarines.�

Note that the sea trials and incident response work can be in challenging environments and require a moderate level of physical fitness.� Furthermore, these secondary roles qualify for additional 'On-call' and Responsibility payments, once suitably trained.��

This role would be ideal for someone who is looking for a varied job which will consolidate their professional knowledge and further develop their career opportunities.�

Licences

Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene (CertOH/ICertOH) or an IOHA-accredited professional qualification.

This role requires frequent travel to other sites, often out of working hours and at weekends. It is essential that the incumbent can drive and has a UK driving license. They will also receive driver training for Emergency (blue light) Responders.

Qualifications

BOHS accredited degree or equivalent

Behaviours

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

LeadershipCommunicating and InfluencingMaking Effective Decisions

Technical skills

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

Regulatory knowledgeProviding and handling evidence

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes �12,480 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

At the Institute of Naval Medicine, we offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, volleyball court, medicinal garden, plenty of car parking spaces, a canteen with indoor and outdoor seating, and two �mess� facilities (areas for military and civilian personnel to socialize and eat). The Institute is in the seaside settlement of Alverstoke, a short walk from award-winning Georgian era gardens and a shingle beach with views of the Isle of Wight. There are nature reserves nearby and the cities of Portsmouth, Southampton and Winchester can be reached within 30 to 45 minutes by car.

�As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.

Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work-life balance.

Other benefits for Navy Command civil servants include:

25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years� serviceLearning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%Personal & professional development, Learning and development tailored to your role�Subscription fees for membership of approved professional bodies are paid by the DepartmentAccess to a confidential, professional support serviceDiscount schemesBicycle / season ticket loansEnhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leaveSpecial paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a yearAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

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 .�

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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Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.�

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