Site Safety Lead

INZPIRE LTD; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology firm in Farnborough is seeking a Site Safety Lead to enhance health and safety culture. This role involves providing competent safety advice, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to HSE legislation and ISO standards. Ideal candidates will have significant health and safety management experience, proficiency in ISO 45001, and a relevant health & safety qualification. Opportunities for innovative work with cutting-edge technology await.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing Health & Safety in a practical role.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to all levels.
• Experience in safety compliance and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety advice to operational teams.
• Implement HSE legislation and monitor compliance.
• Engage with health and safety stakeholders.

Skills

Health & Safety management experience

Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001

Accident investigation training

Communication skills

Safety Management Systems knowledge

Education

Level 3 or Diploma in Health and Safety

Chartered status or working towards it

Job description

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Site Safety Lead at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Site Safety Lead, you will act in a “business partner” capacity to provide support, competent and professional safety advice to the Site Operational Team in order to develop and continually improve all aspects of our safety culture, performance and management in accordance with the safety management system and relevant legislative requirements.

Day-to-day, you’ll drive a step change in the safety culture across the business contributing to improved safety performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work in partnership with the Head of Site and Site Compliance Lead to provide competent and professional health, safety and occasional environmental advice to operational and delivery teams
• Lead a practical implementation and delivery of HSE legislation, policy, strategy and objectives; applying high professional standards through building strong professional internal networks
• Lead on effective engagement with internal and external health and safety contacts/stakeholders (customers, regulators, professional bodies etc) around the organisation and industry through site visits, remote collaboration, and participation at relevant site meetings
• Provide advice and support to operational and delivery teams in regards to HSE competence assessment, ensuring delivery teams are competent to deliver against respective HSE accountabilities and responsibilities
• Monitor HSE performance across the business; leading, conducting and supporting 1st line assurance, local inspection, tour and sampling programmes and support business areas in maintaining ISO certification as necessary
• To lead by example, champion best practice and encourage others to demonstrate appropriate leadership behaviours to promote a positive culture in line with our business standards and expectations for safety and environment

Essential experience of the Site Safety Lead:

• Experience of managing Health & Safety in the workplace either as HSE Practitioner or in delivery role with key HSE responsibilities
• Working knowledge and experience of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management system
• Recognised training in accident investigation including root cause analysis techniques
• Skilled practical knowledge of Safety Management Systems
• Ability to communicate complex and analytical information to all levels of the business and facilitate a common understanding of the content
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to express complex issues using clear language and able to prioritize while managing multiple priorities

Essential qualifications for the Site Safety Lead:

• Level 3 or Diploma or equivalent in Health and Safety
• Chartered or working towards chartered status of a relevant professional body

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.