Full-Time DE&S Ships Environmental Lead
Job Description
Salary
£47,600 – £56,000 per annum (plus benefits).
Summary
Join an integral part of the UK’s Defence and play your part in the procurement and in-service support of all our armed forces’ equipment, from fighter jets, armoured vehicles, submarines and aircraft carriers, to clothing, food, and ammunition. If you have the pride, passion and commitment to be part of an exciting organisation at the forefront of supporting our country’s armed forces deliver on operations at home and abroad, then apply online now!
Job description
A rare and exciting opportunity to become the environmental lead in the Ships Safety & Environmental Protection Team. This is a new high-profile post in the Engineering Headquarters at the centre of Ships Domain comprising of the Ship Acquisition and Ships Support Operating Centres. The post will lead a team of two L3 and one L2 environmental specialists in a newly formed Environmental Centre of Expertise (ECOE) with the objective of developing environmental management in the Operating Centres to a mature position and then enabling it to be sustained at full assurance.
Responsibilities
This will require the incumbent to lead and manage an environmental change programme, to develop options for, and delivery of, a more effective and efficient Ships Environmental Management System (EMS). Ultimately, this will include ensuring effective environmental Governance and Assurance processes, undertaking engagement with senior staff on a regular basis. In addition, the ECOE will produce environmental outputs, such as POEMS (Project Oriented Environmental Management System) Environmental Impact Screening and Scoping studies, and provide Subject Matter Expert advice to a wide and diverse range of Delivery Teams.
This is a challenging assignment that requires someone with a well-rounded set of DE&S behaviours, a confident self-starter, someone with the drive and determination to deliver. This person will need strong environmental knowledge and management skills, ideally with the addition of change programme experience.
What you will be assessed against
To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria:
• A minimum Level 6 qualification in a relevant engineering or science discipline OR suitable relevant experience
• Significant environmental experience within the maritime industry (or other highly-regulated industry)
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or Science affiliation and/or Member of a relevant Professional Safety, Environmental or Engineering Institute (or suitable, relevant experience)
It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
• A good working knowledge of the defence environmental regulatory framework and policy set (e.g. ASEMS and/or DSA02-DMR)
• Significant stakeholder engagement experience implementing change
• Experience in managing a team delivering environmental outputs
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:
• Formulate Environmental policy and procedures
• Implementation of Environmental policy and procedures
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
• Leadership
• Changing and improving
What’s in it for you?
You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.
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About your team
Cutting-edge engineering and science is a critical component in delivering modern, battle-winning technologies to all branches of the armed forces. Engineering is the largest business area within DE&S – and it’s one of the most fulfilling too. From managing technical risks, engineering resources and services, to defining and assuring best practice, our engineers are exemplars both within DE&S and our industry partners and professional bodies.
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Benefits
Please find ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ here
This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
Simply click on the apply button to create an account and upload your CV which clearly demonstrates the following areas (which you will be assessed against):
• Key Achievements
• Relevant Experience
• Applied Knowledge and Skills
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Firstly we’ll check that you meet the essential criteria that are listed for the role. If you do, we’ll then carry out a more detailed review of your CV to see if your qualifications and experience are a good match for the role(s).
If you’re successful, we’ll invite you to an interview so you can meet us, discuss your Key Achievements, Relevant Experience and Applied knowledge & Skills. In addition to the above, you’ll also be assessed against a technical competence and the listed behaviours, aligned to ourDE&S Behaviours which can be found attached at the bottom of the page.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
How to Apply
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