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My client is seeking an individual to Support the Assurance Team Leader in assuring compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation and associated Management Systems for identified Operational / Business Areas. To provide a day-to-day focal point for assurance issues and matters for the respective Operational / Business Area.

Key accountabilities
• Provision of comprehensive assurance advice on issues and matters allied to the respective Operational / Business Area
• Interface, as appropriate, with Stakeholders associated with the Operational / Business Area
• Review and advise on Safe Systems of Work to ensure compliance with legislative and AWE Management Systems requirements and standards
• Undertake, where required and if suitable, the Safety Advisor role for Operational / Business Area Modification Change Control Committees
• Delivery of assurance training / briefings / initiatives / tool-box talks as required
• Undertake audit and review activities of associated Operational / Business Area assurance arrangements, systems and processes to determine compliance and identify potential improvement activities
• Monitor and facilitate progress on Assurance Improvement Programs, Non Conformance Reports, KPI’s, and Local Actions etc. for the Operational / Business Area
• Deputise, on request, for the Team Leader Assurance
• Other duties within the knowledge, experience and capability of the Post Holder as agreed with the Team Leader Assurance

Responsibilities
• To operate within the company standards relating to Security, Quality, Environment, Safety and Health
• Positively promote assurance awareness and understanding to associated Operational/Business area/Contract staff

Qualifications
• Obtained, or working towards, NVQ L3 (Health & Safety), NEBOSH Certificate and / or formally recognised equivalent occupational health and safety qualification
• Obtained, or working towards, recognised qualification in audit, accident/incident investigation and peer review areas

Knowledge
• Knowledge of principal UK Environmental, Health and Safety Legislation and associated requirements is essential
• Knowledge of BS EN ISO 9000, 14001 & 18001 Series is essential
• Modification Control and Hazard Categorisation is desirable
• Hazard identification / risk assessment and principles and techniques is essential
• Accident Investigation and Prevention techniques is desirable
• Audit techniques is desirable
• Nuclear Installations Inspectorate Licence Conditions is desirable

Experience
• Relevant post assurance qualification operational experience including demonstrable commitment and evidence of continuing professional development with a recognised and relevant professional body
• Experience of working on a Nuclear Licensed Site or another high hazard / highly regulated industry is desirable

Skills
• Good written/presentation and oral communication skills
• Ability to establish effective working relationships
• Knowing own limitations and where to seek further specialist guidance / advice

Behaviours
• Self-motivated
• Show drive and initiate to meet challenging deadlines
• Be keen to learn
• Able to work on own initiative and effectively with others to achieve shared goals

Special Requirements
• Willing to enter RA areas and wear appropriate PPE
• Able and willing to meet the current established working pattern by working full time hours in an established 4-day week and vary this as the business requires

In return they are offering an excellent salary and benefits package which includes
• 28 days’ annual leave in addition to the eight English bank holidays.
• Final Salary Pension Scheme – minimal contribution defined benefits scheme, including Life Assurance of four times annual gross salary.
• Celebrate Success rewards scheme (from vouchers through to financial awards).
• Childcare Vouchers.
• Payment of up to two relevant professional memberships per year.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Active Recreational Society and facilities.
• Free parking/Park and ride scheme.
• Modern staff restaurant/coffee shop facilities.
• Relocation support – financial and practical where appropriate, including mortgage assistance.
• Employee personal and professional development opportunities.

Because of the nature of the work undertaken at my clients' site, this post is required to meet special nationality rules and therefore are only open to British Citizens. All selected candidates will be required to undergo security clearance.
The MoD rules state that in order to have access to this level of information, candidates "must be British as defined in the British Nationality Act 1981"