The Role

The role will support the development and deployment of the Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) policy, systems and objectives to the Operational Shifts on the Naval Ships Clyde sites. This will be a nightshift or weekend role.

The role will be responsible for providing competent SHE advice, systems and assurance enabling shift management teams to successfully manage SHE and to achieve company strategic goals.

The role may involve the direct supervision of a SHE team.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:

Individuals will be required to have the skills and competencies outlined in the competency framework descriptors which can be found on the Developing You intranet site which can be found here. In summary role will require the following competencies to be successful:

Knowledge:

The job holder is required to hold a comprehensive and contemporary technical understanding of safety, health and environmental management standards and practice, and relevant BAE Systems processes and procedures. The role holder will be an experienced SHE professional with a strong understanding of SHE requirements, internal and external best practice and able to bring their experience to articulate these in order to ensure effective deployment within their work area.

The role requires an in depth understanding of how to influence others in order to operationalise, integrate and deliver SHE processes, projects and change in a business, through having an in-depth knowledge of the business or site(s), a contemporary view of their deliverables and aims, the challenges they face, the developments which they are planning and enacting.

Skills:

The role requires a strong ability to influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across all levels of the business or site(s) and externally. Stakeholders include (not limited to) departmental Line Managers, Employee Representatives, Employees, Suppliers and Customers. The job holder should be able to demonstrate integrity, credibility and maturity to gain the confidence and respect of others.

Due to the nature of the work environment, the job holder is required to have the ability to solve problems in a dynamic way. The role requires analytical thought to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations, demonstration of sound commercial awareness during decision making and the ability to apply skills and knowledge to a range of problems and issues, drawing upon previous experience.

The role also requires effective communication skills able to negotiate internally and externally across a range of levels and with high-level sensitivity.

Qualifications:

The role holder is required to hold one or more of the following QCF/NQF Level 5 (or higher) SHE qualifications: NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety; Level 5 NVQ in Occupational Safety and Health Practice; Level 6 NCRQ Diploma in Applied Health and Safety; NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management; Safety, Health and/or Environmental Honours Degree (Bachelors or Higher); or an equivalent qualification in Safety, Health and/or Environmental subject.

Typically holds a minimum of five years post-qualification experience in applying SHE knowledge and processes in work-related situations.

Chartered membership of an appropriate professional safety, health and/or environmental institution is desirable.

Security Requirements: BPSS

This role requires you to obtain a basic disclosure along with employment reference checks before starting.

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.