Safety Officer - Hendon MINDEF | Occupational Safety and Health Closing today

Tech; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

This role involves advising the unit Commanding Officer on all safety efforts within a Battalion, ensuring a balance between realistic military training and safety requirements. Candidates are sought with a background in technical fields and military experience, ready to lead safety initiatives effectively.

Qualifications

• Prior military experience in high-risk vocations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, direct, and evaluate safety efforts within the Battalion.
• Assist in crafting the Battalion Safety Policy.
• Develop a safety program focused on accident prevention.

Skills

Organisational skills

Supervisory abilities

Inspection skills

Education

Education in technical or scientific fields

Job description

What the role is:

You advise the unit Commanding Officer (CO) in planning, organising, directing, and evaluating all safety efforts within the Battalion.

What you will be working on:

- Plan, organise, direct, and evaluate safety efforts within the Battalion
- Assist in crafting the Battalion Safety Policy
- Develop a safety program focused on accident prevention
- Initiate regular research and review of safety policies and operational procedures
- Formalise and disseminate safety regulations

Challenge(s):

- Balancing the need for realistic military training with safety requirements
- Protecting soldiers from unnecessary dangers during peacetime training

What we are looking for:

- Education in technical or scientific fields
- Prior military experience in high-risk vocations is advantageous
- Good organisational skills
- Strong supervisory abilities
- Effective inspection skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.