Health and Safety Systems and Project Manager

Forestry England; Rugeley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

STaR benefits

Free parking

National Arboretums access

Career development support

Job summary

Forestry England in the Midlands is seeking a Health and Safety Systems and Project Manager to lead the shaping, embedding and continuous improvement of H&S software, systems and processes across the Biodiversity Programme. You will work with the HSTT team to evaluate compliance and training needs, supporting staff, volunteers and contractors.

This fixed-term appointment runs until 31 March 2029, with potential for extension or permanency, and offers 37 hours per week, blended working and travel

Job description

We live and breathe forests.

£41,802 - £44,830

Hours – 37 hours per week

Vacancy Closes - 29th November, 23:55

Join us. We're foresters, professionals and experts. We are a passionate team who love to share our enthusiasm and want to make a positive difference for you and the environment.

We are Forestry England.

Job title – Health and Safety Systems and Project Manager

Salary - £41,802 - £44,830

Contract type – Fixed Term Appointment Until 31st March 2029, with the possibility of extension or permanency

What You’ll Do…

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Health, Safety and Technical Training Team. The Health and Safety Systems and Project Manager will take a lead role in shaping, guiding and embedding H&S software, systems and processes across the DEFRA funded Biodiversity Programme.

The Health, Safety and Technical Training (HSTT) team has a focus on managing risks to our staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors. Ensuring competence at all levels including operator, management and leadership skills. HSTT work closely with function heads, team leaders and staff groups to evaluate compliance, health and safety priorities and training needs across the org

Please see the job description for more information and details about what we need from you.

Where you’ll work…

The role will be based in any Forestry England office preferably within the Midlands, with flexibility for blended working (with the ability to commute to the local Forestry England office regularly).

There will be a need for travel in this role, with occasional overnight stays necessary.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.

Benefits…

Alongside your salary, Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension. You will become a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.

Other Benefits Include

• 25 days holiday a year, raising by one day every year’s service, up to 30 days (pro-rated for part time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays.
• STaR is our employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, as well as other things such as hotel stays clothes, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app.
• free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
• a commitment to lifelong learning through career development. Forestry England will support your career development in a variety of ways, including continual professional development, support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.

Read more about the benefits on the Forestry England website.

Nationality Requirements…

Read more about nationality requirements for working in the Civil Service on GOV.UK.

Working for the Civil Service…

Forestry England is part of the Civil Service. The Civil Service has a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). This means candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria during the application process will be guaranteed an interview. We also offer a Redeployment Interview Scheme to current civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the role. This role is also part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiative.

This role is funded by DEFRA rather than through Forestry England generated revenue and is therefore subject to government spending reviews. While DEFRA has indicated long term support for the Biodiversity Programme and we expect funding to continue, it is possible that funding levels may change at the end of any financial year depending on DEFRA’s budget allocations. In the event of funding changes, we would prioritise retaining staff posts wherever possible. This approach is consistent for roles within publicly funded organisations. We are committed to keeping staff informed and supported through any changes.

Within Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, it is essential that applicants should have the ability to provide conversation in accurate spoken English.

Our recruitment process makes appointments based on fair and open competition and merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in in line with/according to these principles and you wish to make a complaint, please email: [e-mail].