10122 - Senior Fire Health and Safety Business Partner

Ministry of Justice; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Fire, Health and Safety Business Partner to provide professional safety support across multiple regions. Candidates should have a NEBOSH qualification and experience in safety management. The role involves conducting audits, providing leadership on safety issues, and working with various stakeholders. This position offers extensive travel and the opportunity to make a significant impact on public service.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Fire Safety principles and British Standards.
• Experience in senior Health and Safety management roles.
• Commitment to Safety and Security competence and ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire, health and safety support to senior roles and officers.
• Conduct safety audits and risk assessments.
• Engage with external stakeholders on safety issues.

Skills

Fire Safety principles

Health and Safety legislation

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional fire, health and safety support (advice and assurance) to senior duty-holder roles and Regional Safety and Security Officers, across the North East, North West, Scotland and including supporting the National Business Centre’s and Courts and Tribunal Service Centre’s. The successful candidate can be based at any HMCTS site within these regions.

As part of your role, you will be expected to attend multiple HMCTS sites located throughout your region on a regular basis with occasional travel to other locations in the country. Travel and accommodation costs incurred for official duties will be fully funded by HMCTS in line with departmental policy.

You will have the opportunity to discuss and agree your preferred base location within your region with your line manager at the onboarding stage.

About us

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and want to make a difference in people’s lives in delivering justice.If you’re interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply.

About the role

You will work within the HMCTS HQ, National Security and Safety Team, as a Fire, Health and Safety Business Partner, providing professional fire, health and safety support (advice and assurance) to senior duty-holder roles and Regional Safety and Security Officers, across the North East, North West, Scotland and including supporting the National Business Centre’s and Courts and Tribunal Service Centre’s.

Your role as the Senior Fire Safety and Health and Safety Business Partner encompasses several key aspects (but not limited to):

• Quality checking/continued professional development support of Regional Safety and Security Officers work
• Delivery of technical regional management system safety and security audits.
• Assist, when required, the HQ Safety and Security team with support, advice and delivery of Fire, Health and Safety organisational-level risk assessments, development of HMCTS Health and Safety policies and risk assurance arrangements.
• Provide professional Fire, Health and Safety engagement as necessary with other external stakeholders on safety issues as required, including CPFSI, HSE, Local Authorities and other government departments.
• Provide effective, active and dynamic leadership, communicating HMCTS safety and security requirements, objectives, plans and priorities with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm.

Who are we looking for? (Person Specification)

The ideal candidate for this position should demonstrate:

Essential

• A specialist H&S qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent working towards the Diploma or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of Fire Safety principles including a good knowledge of British Standards on fire safety (in particular, BS 9999 & BS 9997) and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as well as having or a willingness to gain a recognised fire safety qualification to a minimum of NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety
• Strong understanding of the legislative requirements relating to fire safety and H&S in the UK
• Membership of IOSH, IFE or the IFSM would be an advantage, and an ongoing commitment to Safety and Security competence and CPD is essential
• Previous experience of working in a senior Health and Safety management role, delivering Fire and Health and Safety audits
• Previous experience in engaging with senior managers and stakeholders to develop and review policies and procedures and audit and assess the effectiveness of management arrangements, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement, when necessary, even when this proves unpopular