Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Group Team Leader inDidcot inDidcot PUBLISHED 5 JUN 2024

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Group Team Leader


Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)


Salary: £59,461 to £65,4per annum depending on experience


Hours: Full-time


Contract Type: Open-ended (permanent)


Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE


Closing date: 26th June 2024


Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it's sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society. Come and discover how much you can achieve when you're surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.

Part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation. We support university-based research and provide access to world-leading, large-scale science facilities in the UK and globally across the physical and life sciences from our three National Laboratories. We support the future pipeline of skilled and enthusiastic young people pursuing careers in science and engineering.

We're committed to keeping the UK at the forefront of world-changing science, and this requires excellence across all our support services including health and safety.


About the role


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group Team Leader at the STFC's RAL site in Oxfordshire.

The STFC provide a wide range of SHE challenges arising from the cutting-edge scientific and technology programmes that it delivers in the UK and internationally.

Dependent on skills and experience, a very attractive salary is offered supported by flexible working conditions and generous pension scheme.

This is a key senior role leading an enlarged team of eleven specialists responsible for shaping and implementing the STFC SHE Management system.

This role reports directly to the STFC Head of SHE, for whom they may be required to deputise.

As part of a small team of health and safety professionals this is a busy, varied and exciting role, working closely with all departments on site, and giving great opportunities to use and develop your skills to make a difference to UK science.


List of duties / responsibilities

• Provide timely professional SHE advice and guidance to management, employees, tenants, and facility users working from STFC sites implementing STFC SHE Management Systems and establishing an effective SHE management culture;
• Maintain and proactively support development of the documented STFC SHE Management System based upon experience, audit findings, external best practice, and legislative change;
• Assist in shaping the STFC SHE Management System to meet the requirements of UKRI and contribute to the development and implementation of UKRI SHE Management Systems;
• Lead, manage and develop the RAL SHE Group in the provision of effective, efficient and professional SHE services to staff, contractors, tenants, visitors and users, for example SHE training and statutory inspections;
• Ensure that all SHE incidents, including learning opportunities (near misses, fires, environmental and vehicle incidents) are reported, investigated, and actions established to minimise the likelihood of their recurrence, and where necessary reported to regulatory bodies. Sharing UKRI and STFC wide learning appropriately.
• Monitor and audit, the effectiveness and efficiency of the SHE Management System, its policies and procedures, at the RAL Laboratory and as appropriate other STFC sites to drive continuous improvement in STFC SHE Management Systems.
• Communicate, liaise closely with and establish effective working relationships with the key stakeholders in the STFC SHE Management System, in particular, health and safety and environment committees, trade union and other safety representatives, Departmental SHE Contacts, nominated responsible persons, and external regulatory bodies for example the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and emergency services.
• Preparation and delivery of engaging, innovative and effective face-to-face-and on-line SHE training programmes.

Contacts and Communication

• Post holder will work and engage with scientists and engineers through to managers and Directors, Departmental Safety Contacts and TU safety representatives.
• As a key member of a small specialist team, the post holder will collaborate with all members of the STFC SHE Group, STFC Departments and fire safety specialists in and employed by Estates teams.
• The post holder will support engagement with regulatory authorities, and local fire services in particular.

Essential shortlisting criteria


Qualifications

• Ideally the candidate will be educated to degree level in a science or engineering discipline; hold a NEBOSH Diploma.

Key Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrable experience of successful delivery of a SHE Advisory role in the science, engineering, construction or technology sectors;
• A working knowledge of current and forthcoming changes to relevant UK SHE legislation;
• Proactive with a high degree of self-motivation and independence, able to deliver under pressure and against tight deadlines;
• Able to work unsupervised, or as part of a small team, able to lead a team of specialists managing work methodically and reliably;
• Very good interpersonal and communication skills able to work and influence staff at all levels from Director to scientist/engineer;
• Strong oral, written and report writing skills;
• Proven experience of leading and managing a team;
• Excellent IT skills, including familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) SharePoint, H&S IT systems and CAD drawing systems.

Desirable shortlisting criteria

• Professional Memberships
• Chartered Membership of the Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH).

Other requirements

• Available to work and travel in the UK and abroad; and
• Available to work flexibly, including occasionally out of normal working hours or weekend working or telephone contact.

STFC values their employees by offering a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days' annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays, flexible working hours, a workplace nursery, exceptional average salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies and a subsidised restaurant.

We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Whatever our role, we have the freedom to explore, learn and connect, as part of a community that loves to share knowledge and support one another.

As one of Europe's largest research organisations, this is a place where there's always something new to learn - about the world around us, about your career, but most of all, about yourself.

Join us and discover what's possible by submitting your CV and covering letter which outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for STFC and the role.

Full details can be found on STFC's careers pages at www.jobsincare.com/job/jiaM2yma

If you would like to discuss this role informally, please contact Graeme Finlan, Head of SHE Group on or email


About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)


As one of Europe's largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We're proud of the impact we make. And we're committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You'll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you'll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you'll discover just what a difference you can make when you're equipped and inspired to excel.

We're a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don't, ask questions that others won't, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it's at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It's very often ground-breaking. And it's endlessly, irresistibly fascinating.

For more information about STFC please visit www.jobsincare.com/job/jiaM2yma

You can also visit our careers site www.jobsincare.com/job/jiaM2yma


About UK Research Innovation (UKRI)


UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.

Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.

More information can be found at www.jobsincare.com/job/jiaM2yma .

Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.


How we support EDI in the workforce


At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce' .


Disability Confident Employer

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.


How to apply

Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.

UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.