Army Defence Children Services Lead Safety, Health, Environment and Fire Adviser
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £36,530 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | SN9 6BE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 407220 |
Summary
The Defence Children Services (DCS) Infrastructure, Operations and SHEF team, based in Upavon comprises technical specialists in Health & Safety, as well as infrastructure projects and operations. Led by the Senior Infrastructure and Operations Manager & SHEF, the team collaborates closely with Army Infrastructure and Strategic Command Infrastructure. Their primary focus is on supporting both new and existing DCS schools, settings and Headquarters locations.
The post holder’s key responsibilities and main duties are:
To provide relevant and timely advice ensuring DCS SHEF systems and processes promote a culture of engagement with Health and Safety and safe practice
Produce, review and cascade annually, DCS Policies, reflecting relevant Health and Safety Legislation
Monitor, review, and assist DCS Schools and Settings in progressing Safety Objectives and Targets in their Health and Safety Action Plans
Travel to Schools and Setting locations to conduct assurance activity through the Army Safety and Environmental Management System Audits (ASEMSA)
Provide timely and relevant direction and guidance to all Schools and Settings. Produce and collate visit reports and provide advice. Monitor remedial and corrective actions, trigger points and trends
Advise Head DCS on SHEF risks and when to elevate. Advise schools of mitigation to be put in place to bring risk to As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP)
Knowledge and experience of selecting an appropriate approach and style to deliver information that can be understood by a wide range of stakeholders
Ensure the delivery of timely and coherent SHEF information to the Command Group and to staff at all levels within the organisation
Support the DCS SHEF Champion and the DCS Leadership team with advice on the implementation of necessary safety culture change programmes
Line Manager for one SHEF
The post holder’s key responsibilities and main duties are:
To provide relevant and timely advice ensuring DCS SHEF systems and processes promote a culture of engagement with Health and Safety and safe practice
Produce, review and cascade annually, DCS Policies, reflecting relevant Health and Safety Legislation
Monitor, review, and assist DCS Schools and Settings in progressing Safety Objectives and Targets in their Health and Safety Action Plans
Travel to Schools and Setting locations to conduct assurance activity through the Army Safety and Environmental Management System Audits (ASEMSA)
Provide timely and relevant direction and guidance to all Schools and Settings. Produce and collate visit reports and provide advice. Monitor remedial and corrective actions, trigger points and trends
Advise Head DCS on SHEF risks and when to elevate. Advise schools of mitigation to be put in place to bring risk to As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP)
Knowledge and experience of selecting an appropriate approach and style to deliver information that can be understood by a wide range of stakeholders
Ensure the delivery of timely and coherent SHEF information to the Command Group and to staff at all levels within the organisation
Support the DCS SHEF Champion and the DCS Leadership team with advice on the implementation of necessary safety culture change programmes
Line Manager for one SHEF