At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain legislation registers and produce compliance reports in a safety-critical environment.
- Company: Join a leading defence organisation with a focus on safety and compliance.
- Benefits: Flexible rate, remote work, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and collaboration with key stakeholders in the defence sector.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a highly regulated field while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in compliance reporting and strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Rate: Flexible inside IR35 (open to market rate)
Location: Remote with periodic on-site needs (Helensburgh, Clyde)
Duration: 30/09/2027
Clearance required: SC cleared or SC eligible - British sole nationals only
Key responsibilities
- Maintain and update the legislation register for applicable UK legal/regulatory requirements (using agreed tools e.g., Lexis Library/SIMPLIFi).
- Produce the annual Legislation Compliance Report, including review/update cycle and environmental considerations.
- Complete up to three areas-of-concern deep dives per year and integrate findings/recommendations.
- Provide SME advice on compliance queries; assess impacts and support closure of actions.
- Support governance meetings.
- Maintain audit trail/records, follow QMS and agreed communication routes (technical via Technical Contact; commercial via Commercial Contact); support briefings/knowledge transfer as required.
- Legislation register maintained and evidenced throughout the assignment.
- Annual Legislation Compliance Report (date agreed), including environmental considerations and up to three areas-of-concern reviews.
- Brief progress updates for governance; meeting inputs/actions support (ALCOM/Shore support) as required.
- Training/briefing materials and contribution to lessons learned/PTE as needed.
Stakeholders and interfaces
- Technical Contact: Technical communications, priorities and progress reporting.
- Governance forums & stakeholders: ALCOM/Shore support meetings; site contacts; MoD and policy/process owners; safety/environment SMEs; engineering/assurance functions.
Nationality: Sole British national (required due to security constraints).
Security clearance: SC cleared or eligible and able to obtain/transfer SC promptly.
Proven experience delivering legislation registers and compliance reporting in a safety-critical, highly regulated environment.
SQEP equivalent to Senior Safety & Reliability Engineer; strong working knowledge of relevant UK HSE/environment/engineering regulatory frameworks.
Able to interpret legislation, assess impact, produce evidence-based reports/recommendations, and manage stakeholders with minimal supervision.
Strong MS Office skills; comfortable maintaining registers/evidence packs; willing to travel to HMNB Clyde as required.
CEng/IEng (or relevant degree) and professional membership (e.g., IOSH/IET/BCS).
Defence maritime/submarine support experience; familiarity with MoD interfaces/governance.
Experience with Lexis Library, SIMPLIFi (or similar) and reviewing ALARP-based safety/environment documentation.
DP3 Shore Systems Integrator in Helensburgh employer: Henderson Scott
As a leading employer in the defence sector, we offer a dynamic work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our remote working flexibility, combined with periodic on-site collaboration in Helensburgh, fosters a culture of innovation and teamwork, while our commitment to compliance and safety ensures that you will be part of a mission-driven team making a real impact. With opportunities for professional advancement and a supportive atmosphere, we are dedicated to nurturing your career in a highly regulated and rewarding field.
