Lead Health and Safety Environmental Officer

On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Lead Health and Safety Environmental Officer (Inside IR35) for a 12 month contract which is site based so requires 5 days a week in the office. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

We are recruiting for the position of Safety, Health, Environment & Fire (SHEF) Lead. This is a senior governance and assurance appointment responsible for the delivery and coordination of staff inputs and outputs across J1-J9 functions, with specific focus on Safety, Health, Environmental Protection (HS&EP) and Climate Change & Sustainability (CC&S). Acting on behalf of the Station Commanding Officer and Head of Establishment, the post holder will lead the development and implementation of all Station SHEF plans, assuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and departmental requirements. The role provides strategic oversight of safety and environmental governance and contributes directly to operational effectiveness and leadership across the Station. The post holder will deputise for the Stn CO as required and provide direct support in the execution of command responsibilities.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

As a Lead Health and Safety Environmental Officer, your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead the development, coordination and delivery of Station SHEF Plans.
• Assure a planned and systematic approach to the management of HS&EP and CC&S across the Headquarters.
• Plan and schedule SHEF audit inspections in accordance with the Safety and Environment Management System (SEMS), acting on behalf of the HoE.
• Provide authoritative advice and guidance on the formulation, interpretation and implementation of HS&EP and CC&S policy and practice for Shrivenham HoE.
• Maintain the HS&EP and CC&S risk register in conjunction with HQ SO1 Operations.
• Support the Stn CO in delivering a safe, secure and compliant Station.

Essential Skills

• Substantial experience in Health and Safety and Environmental Management.
• Delivery of Fire and Safety plans across the site.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent qualification), ISO 45001 Internal Auditor qualification.
• IOSH Strong self-starter with a proactive approach to all duties.

Desirable Skills

• IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The MOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following: this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.