Navy Command - Training Safety Team Leader

Job summary

At Navy Command, we lead, support, and sustain the Royal Navy across every theatre of operations. We coordinate the people, platforms, and missions that keep the Fleet ready for todays challenges and tomorrows opportunities. Together, we uphold centuries of naval tradition while driving innovation that ensures the Royal Navys readiness to protect our nation and secure our future.

As the steward of the Royal Navys people capability, Director People and Training ensures the Fleet has skilled, motivated, and well - prepared personnel. Responsible for recruitment, training, education, and career development, the directorate enables sailors and officers to thrive and ensures the Royal Navy remains a world - class fighting force.

Commander Royal Navy Youth and Cadets (RNYC) is responsible for the RNs three MoD sponsored cadet forces; the Combined Cadet Force, the Volunteer Cadet Corps and the Sea Cadets Corps (the latter is managed by the independent charity, the Marine Society and Sea Cadets). RNYC HQ has a national remit, spanning over 21,000 cadets and 8,000 adult volunteers, activity is delivered utilising a range of MoD capabilities (infrastructure, boats, aircraft, weapons) as well as through civilian provision.

RNYC also manages connections with youth organisations, namely RN Affiliated Sea Scouts and elements of UK Girl Guides, it also delivers the Services Youth Engagement Team.

RNYC provides opportunities for young people to exercise responsibility and leadership, and to learn how they can be developed through a variety of military and challenging training activities. Imparting a basic knowledge and understanding of Defence and the role of the Armed Forces in society, RNYC invests in Future Navy skills whilst improving life chances for young people.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated safety professional to lead the Training Safety function for the Royal Navys Combined Cadet Force (CCF RN). This is a unique opportunity to shape and assure the safety of youth training activities delivered nationwide, supporting thousands of young people undertaking challenging, rewarding and adventurous experiences.

As the Training Safety Team Leader, you will lead a small team of Training Safety Advisors, provide expert safety advice to senior leadership, and oversee safety assurance across schools, camps, and third-party providers. You will drive continuous improvement, manage risk, and act as the organisations Health & Safety SME.

This role is ideal for candidates with strong leadership skills, NEBOSH qualifications, and experience in adventurous or military training environments. If you are passionate about youth development and committed to delivering safe, high-quality activity, we would love to hear from you

Key Responsibilities

The Training Safety Team Leader provides central leadership, direction and assurance for safety across all Combined Cadet Force (CCF) RN activities. The post holder manages a team of Training Safety Advisors, acts as the Health & Safety Subject Matter Expert for RNYC HQ, and ensures training is delivered in a safe, legally compliant, and risk-managed environment. The role also supports the development and continuous improvement of the organisations Safety Management System

As the Training Safety Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead and manage Training Safety Advisors, providing direction, updates, CPD, training and performance management. Monitor and control team expenditure.
• Manage the School Assurance System, ensuring compliance with MOD regulations (including JSP 375).
• Oversee Camp Assurance, ensuring camps and courses meet required safety and HSG65 standards.
• Manage Third-Party Provider Assurance, validating that external sites and providers operate safely and compliantly.
• Lead organisational Risk Management, capturing, analysing and escalating risks and issues to enable informed decision-making.
• Oversee safety documentation, including policies, training literature, emergency procedures and risk assessments.
• Conduct independent investigations into major incidents, identifying root causes and reporting findings. Manage accident and incident reporting, ensuring accurate submissions, analysis and learning through MySafety.

The expectation is to work in an agile way, flexing to support evolving priorities and projects. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as may reasonably be required.

We value flexible ways of working. This role requires onsite attendance (around 60% of the working week) to benefit for face-to-face collaboration, while offering flexibility of hours to support work life balance and business needs.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Proven experience managing or supporting adventurous training in an educational or youth context.
• Working knowledge of adventurous/military training safety (e.g. afloat, expedition, range/exercise activity).
• Experience working with youth or public-sector organisations
• A driving licence is essential given the locations a Training Safety Team Leader is expected to visit, some of which are not assessable via public transport

Technical Requirements

• Maintain Tech IOSH status with logged CPD

Licences

Full UK Driving Licence

Qualifications

NEBOSH General Certificate

Behaviours

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

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of 37,720, Ministry of Defence contributes 10,927 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

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 service A very competitive pension scheme
• Personal & professional development
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Access to a confidential, professional support service
• Discount schemes
• Bicycle / season ticket loans
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year

In Navy Command we believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference, and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role.

You will have access to a variety of qualification pathways ranging from GCSE/A-level equivalent all the way up to a masters degree, depending on your role, your previous skills, and your experience. Some qualifications even include on-the-job training which means minimal disruption to your working day by maximum impact.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements 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.

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 .

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