Defence Safety Authority
4 weeks ago
**Details**:
**Reference number**:
- 266191**Salary**:
- £64,620**Job grade**:
- Grade 6**Contract type**:
- Permanent**Business area**:
- MOD - Head Office & Corporate Services**Type of role**:
- Health and Safety**Working pattern**:
- Flexible working, Full-time, Compressed Hours**Number of jobs available**:
- 1Contents
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About the job
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Location
- Bristol, Abbey Wood NorthAbout the job
**Job summary**:
Who are the DSA and what do they do?
The Defence Safety Authority (DSA) is responsible for the regulation of Defence Health, Safety and Environmental Protection, operating under a Charter from the Secretary of State for Defence (SofS). The DSA provides independent assurance, directly to the SofS, that the law is complied with and the policy on safety in Defence is being promoted and implemented whilst Defence activities are conducted. This regulation is achieved through proportional and appropriate evidence-based assessment of the activity that supports Defence’s operational imperatives. The DSA hosts Defence safety regulators across all operating environments, the Defence Accident Investigation Branch (DAIB) and a Headquarters into a single independent organisation led by a 3* military officer.
The Defence Themed Assurance Branch (DTAB) team within the DSA is a newly established branch that will provide assurance of health and safety compliance across all Defence Organisations. The DTAB team will conduct an assurance programme of activity across routine, directed and reactive themes using a risk-based approach to audit. The DTAB will be directed by the Defence Safety and Environmental Committee (DSEC) after identification of high-level risks and gaps in assurance, they will react to any emerging risks and where possible conduct routine activity against the themes based on Joint Service Publication (JSP) 375: Management of Health and Safety in Defence.
As Team Leader for the newly formed Defence Themed Assurance Branch this role offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and influencing assurance in order to protect Defence personnel and operational capability.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
**Job description**:
Reporting to the 2* Deputy Director DSA key responsibilities will include:
- Leading and developing the themed assurance programme. This will involve focusing on themes from JSP 375 and identifying key risks across the portfolio of statutory and policy safety topics.
- Engaging and communicating with senior leaders, working with DSA Regulators and other H&S stakeholders to influence and build trust.
- Delivering findings and recommendations to senior Defence personnel that will allow opportunities to challenge poor processes and practice and drive continuous improvements.
- Managing the financial programme line in support of the themed assurance activity and project manage the dedicated contractual support to DTAB team.
- Lead a small but growing team comprising of 1 x Grade 7 and 2-4 x SEO.
**Person specification**:
Commercial awareness is desirable. Completion of commercial training through the Government Commercial College is mandatory and can be completed on joining.
**Behaviours**:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Changing and Improving
**Benefits**:
- An environment with flexible working options
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- Alternative working practices
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
- In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The Kings birthday
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Highly competitive pension scheme
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Hybrid Working Statement
- This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice, with management approval and to meet business needs. If you are successful, your permanent duty station and any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post
Inclusive Statement
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
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.
- 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 harmfu
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