Health and Safety Audit & Assurance Officer (Ref: 5962) - #1712933
Ministry of Justice UK
Date: 10 hours ago
City: London
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day

East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber
Job Summary
These positions are based Nationally.
Job Description
Job role: Health and Safety Audit & Assurance Officer
The reserve list for this campaign will be managed in accordance with your location preference/s, as indicated by shortlisted candidates prior to interviews. We will appoint in merit list order for each location outlined in the vacancy and hold a separate locational reserve list for each of these locations. After appointments have been made using this locational appointment process, any remaining candidates who met the benchmark for the role will remain on a locational reserve list in accordance with their preferences for 12 months. Please only indicate preferences where you are prepared to work. If you are subsequently offered a role from the reserve list for a location preference indicated in your application and decline it, you will be removed from the reserve list for the vacancy, across all locational preferences.
Application Process
Please submit an anonymised CV and statement of suitability (up to 750 words) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for this role. Provide evidence of your capabilities highlighting your technical skills, knowledge and experience. Please ensure you cover both ‘what’ you do but also ‘how’ you do it.
We aim to sift all assessment criteria as advertised at application stage, However, in the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift may be conducted on the CV. Candidates who pass the initial sift of the CV will either progressed to a full sift where the remaining criteria are assessed or progressed straight to interview/further assessments.
Interview Stage
Questions Relating To The Following Civil Service Behaviours:
If successful at sift, you will be invited to attend a remote interview, via Microsoft teams. During your interview, you will be assessed against Civil Service Success Profiles which will include:
Strengths will also be assessed however these are not shared in advance.
Further information on Success Profiles and required standards for this post (SEO equivalent) can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
About Our Benefits
We reward our people for their hard work and commitment. We have a number of family
friendly and flexible working polices that will help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition, we offer a range of employee benefits which include generous annual leave, a highly competitive contributory pension scheme, childcare benefits, season ticket and bicycle loans.
Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.
Job role: Health and Safety Audit & Assurance Officer
The reserve list for this campaign will be managed in accordance with your location preference/s, as indicated by shortlisted candidates prior to interviews. We will appoint in merit list order for each location outlined in the vacancy and hold a separate locational reserve list for each of these locations. After appointments have been made using this locational appointment process, any remaining candidates who met the benchmark for the role will remain on a locational reserve list in accordance with their preferences for 12 months. Please only indicate preferences where you are prepared to work. If you are subsequently offered a role from the reserve list for a location preference indicated in your application and decline it, you will be removed from the reserve list for the vacancy, across all locational preferences.
Application Process
Please submit an anonymised CV and statement of suitability (up to 750 words) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for this role. Provide evidence of your capabilities highlighting your technical skills, knowledge and experience. Please ensure you cover both ‘what’ you do but also ‘how’ you do it.
We aim to sift all assessment criteria as advertised at application stage, However, in the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift may be conducted on the CV. Candidates who pass the initial sift of the CV will either progressed to a full sift where the remaining criteria are assessed or progressed straight to interview/further assessments.
Interview Stage
About Our Benefits
We reward our people for their hard work and commitment. We have a number of family
friendly and flexible working polices that will help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition, we offer a range of employee benefits which include generous annual leave, a highly competitive contributory pension scheme, childcare benefits, season ticket and bicycle loans.
Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.
Person specification
Please Refer To Job Description.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.
https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. I you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL ([email protected]) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/
https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/5962?entityId=5962
Job Summary
These positions are based Nationally.
Job Description
Job role: Health and Safety Audit & Assurance Officer
- ISO 45001 auditor qualification, if not previously attained. Training will be provided if necessary to achieve this qualification.
- A strong understanding of operations within either tribunals or courts and Security and Safety risks associated with these, or of an equivalent complex operational environment, would be desirable.
- Previous experience in engaging with senior managers and other stakeholders to develop and review policies and procedures and provide expert feedback and recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Experience in line management as the role includes the management of a small team which will include managers and administrative staff
- Full UK driving licence.
The reserve list for this campaign will be managed in accordance with your location preference/s, as indicated by shortlisted candidates prior to interviews. We will appoint in merit list order for each location outlined in the vacancy and hold a separate locational reserve list for each of these locations. After appointments have been made using this locational appointment process, any remaining candidates who met the benchmark for the role will remain on a locational reserve list in accordance with their preferences for 12 months. Please only indicate preferences where you are prepared to work. If you are subsequently offered a role from the reserve list for a location preference indicated in your application and decline it, you will be removed from the reserve list for the vacancy, across all locational preferences.
Application Process
Please submit an anonymised CV and statement of suitability (up to 750 words) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for this role. Provide evidence of your capabilities highlighting your technical skills, knowledge and experience. Please ensure you cover both ‘what’ you do but also ‘how’ you do it.
We aim to sift all assessment criteria as advertised at application stage, However, in the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift may be conducted on the CV. Candidates who pass the initial sift of the CV will either progressed to a full sift where the remaining criteria are assessed or progressed straight to interview/further assessments.
Interview Stage
Questions Relating To The Following Civil Service Behaviours:
If successful at sift, you will be invited to attend a remote interview, via Microsoft teams. During your interview, you will be assessed against Civil Service Success Profiles which will include:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Communicating and Influencing
- Changing and Improving
Strengths will also be assessed however these are not shared in advance.
Further information on Success Profiles and required standards for this post (SEO equivalent) can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
About Our Benefits
We reward our people for their hard work and commitment. We have a number of family
friendly and flexible working polices that will help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition, we offer a range of employee benefits which include generous annual leave, a highly competitive contributory pension scheme, childcare benefits, season ticket and bicycle loans.
Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.
Job role: Health and Safety Audit & Assurance Officer
- ISO 45001 auditor qualification, if not previously attained. Training will be provided if necessary to achieve this qualification.
- A strong understanding of operations within either tribunals or courts and Security and Safety risks associated with these, or of an equivalent complex operational environment, would be desirable.
- Previous experience in engaging with senior managers and other stakeholders to develop and review policies and procedures and provide expert feedback and recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Experience in line management as the role includes the management of a small team which will include managers and administrative staff
- Full UK driving licence.
The reserve list for this campaign will be managed in accordance with your location preference/s, as indicated by shortlisted candidates prior to interviews. We will appoint in merit list order for each location outlined in the vacancy and hold a separate locational reserve list for each of these locations. After appointments have been made using this locational appointment process, any remaining candidates who met the benchmark for the role will remain on a locational reserve list in accordance with their preferences for 12 months. Please only indicate preferences where you are prepared to work. If you are subsequently offered a role from the reserve list for a location preference indicated in your application and decline it, you will be removed from the reserve list for the vacancy, across all locational preferences.
Application Process
Please submit an anonymised CV and statement of suitability (up to 750 words) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for this role. Provide evidence of your capabilities highlighting your technical skills, knowledge and experience. Please ensure you cover both ‘what’ you do but also ‘how’ you do it.
We aim to sift all assessment criteria as advertised at application stage, However, in the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift may be conducted on the CV. Candidates who pass the initial sift of the CV will either progressed to a full sift where the remaining criteria are assessed or progressed straight to interview/further assessments.
Interview Stage
About Our Benefits
We reward our people for their hard work and commitment. We have a number of family
friendly and flexible working polices that will help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition, we offer a range of employee benefits which include generous annual leave, a highly competitive contributory pension scheme, childcare benefits, season ticket and bicycle loans.
Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.
Person specification
Please Refer To Job Description.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Communicating and Influencing
- Changing and Improving
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- You will give a 10-minute presentation on technical skills, demonstrating competence and how you maintain that competence with follow up questions from the panel, the full presentation brief will be sent to you prior to the interview.
- Access to learning and development
- A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
- A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
- Annual Leave
- Public Holidays
- Season Ticket Advance
Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.
https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
- Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team
- Email : [email protected]
- Telephone : 0345 241 5359
- Email : [email protected]
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. I you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL ([email protected]) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/
https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/5962?entityId=5962
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