JOB SUMMARY

The Deputy SHEF Advisor (E&EP) is responsible to the Station Commander (Stn Cdr) / Head of Establishment (HoE), through the Station SHEF Advisor, for the overall management and compliance of Environmental Protection and Fire Safety Legislation in accordance with the implementation of Legislation and MOD, Command and Station Environmental Protection and Energy policies and guidance.
This fast-paced SME role requires a high degree of Energy and Environmental Protection Management knowledge and communication skills, that allow effective interaction at all levels of rank, both Service and civilian, and across internal and external agencies.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Advise and assist the Station Commander /HoE, Station executives and line management in conjunction with specialist officers, on all aspects of Energy and Environmental Protection (E&EP) matters.
• Maintain and review the E&EP elements of the Station Health and Safety Action Plan, Site Risk Assessments, Station Organisation & Arrangements statement, and Station SHEF Manual.
• Develop and implement a SHEF audit programme with the agreement of the Stn Cdr/HoE, producing written reports and evaluations to enable targets to be set to ensure continual improvement.
• Liaise with Air Safety Centre (ASCen) on behalf of the Station, on the application of E&EP legislation.
• Arrange for records of accidents and dangerous occurrences to be maintained and reported to ASCen and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as required. Assist management in determining causes of accidents making recommendations to prevent re-occurrences.
• Monitor the administrative effectiveness of Health Surveillance and Monitoring and as the Hearing Conservation Officer, arranging, carryout and produce Noise Assessment Reports as required.
• Maintain an awareness of developments and best practices in energy management through liaison with local energy working groups, Government departments and the attendance of relative training courses, conferences, and trade exhibitions.
• Liaise with the local Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and Maintenance Management Organisation (Vinci) Contractors on all E&EP related matters that affect the Station infrastructure, and with Squadron and Flight Commanders on all environmental matters which may affect work processes. Liaise with contractors and consultants to ensure their activities do not place the Station at risk of non-compliance.
• Immediately attend, investigate, and report on environmental incidents and complaints on and off the Station relating to environmental matters, in conjunction with the appropriate section representative.
• Promote awareness of energy and environment related issues, both on station and within the local community, notably achievements and the Station’s commitment to socially and environmentally responsible behaviour.
• Advise on training requirements and provide briefings on SHEF management at RAF Benson for all Service persons, civilian personnel, and contractors.
• Maintain and enhance the promotion of SHEF awareness of all employees through the distribution of health and safety information through meetings, audits, notice boards, briefings, and the intranet.
• Carry out EP inspections of hazards within workplaces at the request of Line Management, SHEF Representatives or employees referring adverse conditions to the Stn Cdr/HoE.
• You are to undertake Human Factors Training as soon as possible on arrival and ensure that you maintain your currency throughout your period in post.

BENEFITS

Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Complete CPD training tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• 25 Days Annual Leave rising to 30 days after 5 years
• 8 Public/Bank holidays per year
• Free Parking
• Access to onsite facilities including gymnasium and dining facilities.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
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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)
• 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

Further information on nationality requirements

Environment and Sustainability
Health and Safety