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Health And Safety Manager

Fcdo Services

The Role

Overview

Manage health & safety strategy, compliance and audits for global FCDO Services operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • safety audits
  • compliance monitoring
  • policy design
  • strategy implementation
  • risk management
  • stakeholder liaison

Tasks

But your work won’t stop here – you’ll work on projects and project bids, and offer advice to senior management, product and service delivery teams and contractors on compliance with our safety management systems. We’ll also expect you to lead on the Health and Safety aspects of engineering operations, estates management and logistics operations, and forge positive working relationships with Trade Union representatives, safety support staff, regional managers, construction contractors and other stakeholders. When you join us in this vital role it’ll be your task to manage a wide range of Health and Safety management activities, and provide constructive expertise to our contractors, customers and all areas of our global organisation. Designing and deploying relevant policies and procedures, and delivering clear advice relating to the work we do, you’ll use structured audit and inspection methods to monitor and review compliance with our policies, ensure procedures are in place and enforced, and provide improvement and development support. Keep our complex global projects and environments safe Lead the implementation of our health and safety strategy

Requirements

  • nebosh
  • osh diploma
  • iso45001
  • iosh chartered
  • developed vetting
  • uk nationals

What You Bring

With an NEBOSH General Certificate or EQF Level 3 equivalent, you should possess well developed Health and Safety management experience relating to multi-site, multi-disciplined activities and remote worker management. In addition, you should also already have or be working towards a Diploma in OSH or EQF Level 6 equivalent. Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match o qualifications Open to UK nationals only. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Your inspirational interpersonal and communication skills will allow you to lead, develop and motivate a small team, while any experience of implementing and managing ISO45001 management systems would be a bonus. The ability to support Health and Safety across a diverse range of global operations who also be desirable, as would Graduate or Chartered Membership of IOSH.

Benefits

To apply for this role, you will be asked to provide your CV, a personal statement, and provide answers to some job specific questions. Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical. But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Alongside your salary of £43,200, FCDO Services contributes £12,515 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. -A Civil Service pension -A leave allowance of 25 days per annum -An environment with flexible working options -9 days per annum public and privilege days

The Company

About Fcdo Services

-Formalised as a trading fund in 2008. -Delivers secure government facilities including embassy construction, secure infrastructure, and IT protection. -Manages diplomatic logistics, including couriering sensitive materials and secure transport channels. -Develops advanced digital solutions such as secure cloud environments and cybersecurity systems. -Offers translation and interpreting services for international diplomacy and technical-security intelligence. -Houses UK NACE, the national authority for counter-eavesdropping and technical-security assurance. - typical missions include tech hardening, secure site logistics, and translation support. -Stands out by combining a rich historical legacy with a global footprint and unique expertise in counter-eavesdropping.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-uses success profiles to assess behaviours, experience and technical skills -applicants must submit a cv, personal statement and answer job‑specific questions -shortlisted candidates are invited to a ms teams or face‑to‑face interview -interview will cover technical skills and behavioural questions

Security Clearance

-successful candidates must undergo developed vetting security clearance -baseline personnel security standard checks are required -a medical examination will be required before appointment