Summary of the role
To define and implement the Organisational Areas (OA) Assurance Implementation Strategy in response to emergent corporate policy standards and guidance in the Environment, Safety and Health arena. To assist facilities in the delivery of key assurance (Security, Quality, Environment, Safety & Health) improvement activities within the OA.
Key accountabilities
• Provide the interface with Division Heads and Facility Managers and Assurance Heads Of Profession on the implementation aspects and business impact of changes in Corporate Assurance Policy and Standards
• To define an Organisational Area (OA) process and strategy for the review of assurance documentation at facility level, ensuring that it meets the facility, OA and Company requirements
• Liaison with central assurance and relevant OA staff on the production and review of company assurance documentation, ensuring that the OA process interfaces efficiently with the Company processes
• To assist in the implementation of cross OA assurance functions
• To identify, manage and assist in the delivery of assurance improvement activities within the OA, including those aimed at and improving assurance culture
• To provide support in the identification of assurance activities to be monitored, including input to and delivery of aspects of the Environment, Safety and Health audit programmes within the OA
Knowledge, Qualifications, Experience & Skills
• UK Health and Safety legislation
• Nuclear Site Licensing arrangements is desirable
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent experience
• Member IOSH or other relevant professional organisation desirable
• Relevant work experience, associated with the implementation of Assurance management systems
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Problems solving and analytical thinking
• Focusing on achievement
• Making sound decisions
Special Requirements
• Willing to work as a RA monitored worker
About The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)
Tasked with maintaining the UK's nuclear deterrent, the Atomic Weapons Establishment is without equal. No other organisation in the UK does what we do. Nor do they operate the way we do. This means our people can push the boundaries of conventional thinking and enjoy a wealth of stimulating challenges that are of real national importance.
Benefits
Join our team and on top of continually developing your abilities, you'll receive a superb benefits package. One that includes 28 days' holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays, a final salary pension scheme and relocation assistance where necessary.
To Apply
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On all applications please state on which website you initially saw this vacancy advertised. Please note that previous applicants need not apply.
AWE welcomes applications from women and men, regardless of disability, sexuality, racial or ethnic origin, age or responsibility for dependants. The normal contractual retirement age at AWE is 65. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.
Because of the nature of the work associated with this post, it is subject to special nationality rules and is open only to British Citizens. All selected candidates will be required to undergo security clearance. |
