About the job

Job summary

The Defence Safety Authority (DSA) is responsible for the regulation of Defence Health, Safety and Environmental Protection, operating under a Charter from the Secretary of State for Defence (SofS). The DSA provides independent assurance, directly to the SofS, that the law is complied with and the policy on safety in Defence is being promoted and implemented whilst Defence activities are conducted. This regulation is achieved through proportional and appropriate evidence-based assessment of the activity that supports Defence’s operational imperatives. The DSA hosts Defence safety regulators across all operating environments, the Defence Accident Investigation Branch (DAIB) and a HQ into a single independent organisation led by a 3* military officer.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

DOSR is responsible for regulation of safety across Defence activities associated with: the acquisition and in-service operational safety management of Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME), including Lasers; MOD Ranges where live-firing, trials and operation of OME takes place and, Major Accident Control Regulations (MACR) on certain MOD establishments which are designed to prevent major accidents involving dangerous substances and limit the consequences to people and the environment of any accidents which do occur.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of the DOSR programme of assurance within all MOD OME delivery organisations.
• Act as Focal Point within the Permissions team for the receipt of OME Certification and Waiver applications from Delivery Teams/Project Teams, and Range Licenses.
• Monitor and manage the Multiuser email account for the Permissions team.
• Support DOSR on the Certification and Waiver process, check applications for completeness, providing advice and guidance to applicants on their submission.
• Secretariat support for internal management meetings, Working Groups and Committees within DOSR.
• Maintain Certification, Waiver and Range licence data and records.
• Collaborate with DOSR Analysis and Plans on the Database OME interface.

Person specification

We are looking for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, and used to working collaboratively within a team to join the DSA at Executive Officer level, to work primarily on delivery of OME Certification and Acquisition Safety Management assurance. The role is based at the DSA Abbey Wood site. The post may require some very limited travel between other DSA sites within the UK.

The role will support the team in delivering an efficient, well-informed, and coordinated service in a fast- paced environment, providing responses that are accurate, expert, and timely. You will play a vital role in ensuring the acquisition of OME is conducted and documented in accordance with Regulations, thereby maintaining the reputation of the DSA and the MOD.

Having a technical awareness of OME, procurement and Safety Management would be an advantage, however not essential. Be proficient with the use of various IT systems, including the full suite of Office 365 applications. Possesses excellent skills for written communication and can produce clear, precise and well-written material with robust fact-checking and analytical skills.

Can build and maintain strong, effective relationships with our partners. Can operate effectively with competing demands and deadlines often through busy periods.

This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (Filton, Abbey Wood North) and working from home as a personal choice, with management approval and to meet business needs. If successful, the permanent duty station and any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up this post.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,641 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

This vacancy uses Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

To demonstrate their experience, candidates should provide a name-blind (anonymous) CV which includes the following:

Job History.

Any relevant qualification details.

Previous Skills/Experience.

If a large number of applications are received, then the sift will be based on the Communicating and Influencing and Working Together behaviours. However, evidence should be provided against all behaviours requested.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.

The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. 

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

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Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.