Health and Safety Manager

2 weeks ago


Swansea, United Kingdom UK Civil Service Full time

Job summary

At the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), we encourage applications from everyone, particularly groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. We pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has and promote inclusivity and equality of opportunity for all. Our recruitment process is anonymised, which means that your name, date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the sift panel.��

Do you have experience of working within a fast-paced health and safety role?

Can you use your excellent interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders?

Are you confident with producing thorough, accurate health and safety reports and risk assessments?

If so, we would love to hear from you�

Job description

You will be responsible for the development of health and safety policies, procedures, safe systems of work, method statements and risk assessments in line with core health and safety competencies.

You will actively monitor statutory compliance with legislation by conducting internal audits and produce accurate, thorough reports on your findings for presentation to key stakeholders and senior management.�You will also conduct in depth audits of our principle service partners, ensuring they remain legally compliant.

You will investigate accidents and near-miss incidents, generating corrective action reports for those responsible to make the required improvements.

Acting as our subject matter expert, you will provide internal and external stakeholders with advice and guidance on the application of health and safety.

We may require you to undertake line management responsibilities, and you would be supported to develop these skills if you have not previously worked as a line manager.

This is a fast-paced, varied role in which no two days are the same. You will join a supportive, knowledgeable, close-knit team, in which you will be encouraged to develop your skills and excel in your role and career.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Regularly audit the health and safety management system, principal service partners and contractors to assure statutory compliance.Generate and regularly review Corrective Action Reports with key stakeholders where non-compliance has been identified and establish progress in line with report timescales for completion.To review RAMS submitted by PSP, business partners sub-contractors to ensure they remain suitable and sufficient in controlling work related risk.Conduct accident, incident and near miss investigations to identify root causes, reporting on PI claims, and collation of accident statistics.Maintain the Health and Safety Management System in line with the ISO 45001 certification.

For further information about the role please see the attached role profile. Click for the Word version, and for the PDF.

Additional Information�

Applications will be accepted from full time/part time/job sharers. Full time roles at DVLA consist of 37 hours per week. Part time and/or flexible working may also be available subject to the needs of the business. If you have a flexible or part time working requirement, you should contact the vacancy holder in advance of making an application to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your desired working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role. To contact the vacancy holder, please use the job contact details listed under �Contact point for applicants�.�

Person specification

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator at all levels. You effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders, and are confident when challenged under complex circumstances whilst maintaining a professional approach.�

You are are analytical in approach and can both produce and review reports, risk assessments and method statements to a high level of accuracy in assuring compliance with legal requirements. You are experienced in auditing to an ISO accredited standard.

We are seeking someone who can effectively prioritise their workload and a number of conflicting work tasks, delivering within agreed timescales. An autonomous self-starter with a pragmatic approach, you will welcome working within a fast-paced, tight-knit team delivering to the highest standards of health and safety.�

We strive to ensure that DVLA is a great place to work where everybody can be their true self, be treated with dignity and respect, and according to their individual needs. We have a number of staff network groups run by staff to support their colleagues.�

Due to the evolving nature of the business, vacancies can become available at any time. Therefore, this campaign may create a reserve list to fulfil demand if it arises which will be held for a period of 12 months.�

Qualifications

Candidates must either have the following qualifications or be willing to work towards them while in post:
NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety
ISO45001 Health and Safety Lead Auditor

Behaviours

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

Making Effective DecisionsSeeing the Big PictureWorking TogetherDelivering at Pace

Benefits

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits.�

Best in class learning and development tailored to your role��An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance�Generous average employer contribution of 27%, depending on rate of salary and chosen pension scheme�25 days holiday, increasing by one day each year up to 30 days pro rata�Access to the staff discount portal�24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff�

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There are many more opportunities and great benefits of working at DVLA, visit our for further information.���



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