Health and Safety Audit & Assurance Officer (Ref: 6053)

Health and Safety Audit & Assurance Officer (Ref: 6053)

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Job Summary

This position is based nationally across various regions in the UK, with specific regional coverage depending on the position.

Job Description

Role: Health and Safety Audit & Assurance Officer

Grade: SEO

Important Information: There are 3 regional positions available:

• Midlands, Wales, and South West regions
• North and Scotland regions
• London and South East regions

Roles involve working at HMCTS sites across your region, with occasional travel nationwide. Shortlisted candidates will confirm their preferred location before interviews and will have the opportunity to finalize their base location during onboarding.

About Us

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) manages criminal, civil, and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. We support access to justice and are committed to public service and making a difference in people\’s lives.

About The Role

As a Health and Safety Audit & Assurance Officer within HMCTS HQ, you will provide expert advice and assurance on health and safety to senior duty holders, testing safety performance and reducing incidents to foster a safer work environment.

Your responsibilities include:

• Developing an audit/assurance framework to ensure legal and moral obligations are met regarding health, safety, security, and wellbeing.
• Conducting site audits across regions and the UK, promoting safety culture through stakeholder engagement.
• Providing strategic safety challenges to business leaders and managing expectations of stakeholders.
• Shaping and influencing safety strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Managing audit processes with effective stakeholder communication.

Refer to the attached role profile for comprehensive details.

Person Specification

Essential:

• NEBOSH Certificate and experience in health and safety audits/inspections
• Member or working towards Chartered membership of IOSH
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Highly organized with flexibility to travel within your region

Desirable:

• ISO 45001 auditor qualification (training provided if needed)
• Understanding of tribunal or court operational risks
• Experience engaging with senior management and developing policies
• Management experience of a small team
• Full UK driving licence

Application Process

Submit an anonymized CV and a statement of suitability (up to 750 words) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria, highlighting skills, knowledge, and experience.

Shortlisting involves initial CV sift, followed by full assessment or direct interview, depending on applicant volume.

Interview Stage

Successful candidates will be invited to a remote interview via Microsoft Teams, assessed against Civil Service Success Profiles including:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Changing and Improving

A 10-minute technical skills presentation will be required, with the full brief provided in advance.

Benefits

We offer flexible working policies, generous leave, a competitive pension scheme, childcare benefits, season ticket and bicycle loans, and more.

Security & Eligibility

Successful candidates will undergo criminal record checks and meet security requirements. The role is open to UK nationals, Irish, Commonwealth, EU, and certain other eligible individuals.

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