Coordinating Authorised Person

QinetiQ; Aberporth, Malvern; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Employee discount portal

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Join QinetiQ as a Coordinating Authorised Person in the UK, covering Pendine, Aberporth, and Malvern. You'll provide expert guidance, ensuring compliance with JSP safety regulations while mentoring site teams.

This role requires demonstrable experience in a similar regulated environment and various JSP305 disciplines certifications. Benefits include a matched contribution pension scheme, generous holidays, and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Previous authorisation experience in a regulated industry.
• Proven health, safety, and compliance record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning activities for site Authorised Persons.
• Coordinate compliance for JSP 375 SSoW delivery.
• Monitor and review performance, escalating any issues.
• Ensure robust application of health and safety regulations.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Health and safety compliance

Technical subject matter expertise

Education

Current AP Certificate in JSP disciplines

IOSH / NEBOSH qualification

Full clean driving licence

Job description

Join QinetiQ as a Coordinating Authorised Person covering Pendine, Aberporth, and Malvern.

The Role

As a Coordinating Authorised Person you will support senior and site authorised persons, estates delivery teams and JSP safe systems of work delivery, compliance and assurance across a regional area. You will provide technical support, guidance and mentorship as a subject matter expert for various JSP375 Ch 5 disciplines, embed operational Safe System of Work improvement programmes, and ensure consistency and best practice across operations.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide guidance to site Authorised Persons in planning activities for the specialist discipline and area
• Co‑ordinate statutory compliance for JSP 375 SSoW delivery across regional sites through regular contact with site authorised persons
• Monitor and review performance, track trends, and escalating any issues or obstacles to the Senior Authorised Person with respect to JSP compliance
• Ensure robust application of health, safety & environmental regulations, procedures and processes to authorisation work activities
• Prioritise work appropriately and issue issues to site Estates Delivery teams to maintain asset safety and compliance

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role
• Previous authorisation person experience working in a regulated industry
• Proven track record in health, safety and compliance

Essential Qualifications

• Current AP Certificate in one or more JSP disciplines (e.g., Hazardous Areas, Mechanical Systems, Confined Spaces, Petroleum, HV/LV Electrical)
• IOSH / NEBOSH qualification
• Full clean driving licence

This role is 37 hours per week based at one of our Pendine, Aberporth or Malvern sites. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Health Cash Plan, private medical insurance and dental insurance options
• Employee discount portal for personal accident insurance, travel insurance, restaurants and cinema tickets
• Support for the Armed Forces community – Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering opportunities with charities and local community

Other Requirements

All applicants must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

Many roles within QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. Certain roles may also be subject to additional restrictions, including nationality or previous nationalities.

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