Health, Safety & Compliance Manager

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Reference number

481459

Salary

£35,232 \- £48,561
London £38021 \- £48561 National £35232 \- £45831

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A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28\.97%
GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer
2A### Contract type

Permanent### Business area

OFGEM \- Corporate Services### Type of role

Estates### Working pattern

Flexible working, Full\-time### Number of jobs available

1
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• Location


• About the job


• Benefits


• Things you need to know


• Apply and further information

Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow.About the job
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Job summary

About Ofgem

Ofgem is Great Britain's independent energy regulator. Our primary responsibility is to protect energy consumers, especially the most vulnerable, while working with government, industry and consumer groups to deliver a cleaner, more affordable and secure net zero energy system at the lowest cost to consumers whilst supporting economic growth.

At Ofgem, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We know that different perspectives help us make better decisions for the consumers and communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to create an environment where colleagues can bring their authentic selves to work.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Health, Safety \& Compliance Manager to help ensure the safe, secure and legally compliant operation of Ofgem's workplaces.

Acting as Ofgem's designated Competent Person, you will provide professional Health \& Safety advice and guidance across the organisation, supporting managers and colleagues to meet their responsibilities and maintain safe working environments. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining Health \& Safety policies and arrangements, coordinating compliance activity, monitoring organisational risks, and supporting continuous improvement across our office estate.

Working closely with colleagues across Ofgem, alongside external partners including the Government Property Agency, landlords and building management teams, you will ensure statutory obligations are met and Health \& Safety remains a key consideration in workplace planning and decision\-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health \& Safety professional who enjoys working across a broad range of responsibilities and influencing positive safety outcomes within a complex and purpose\-driven organisation.

Please note: Appointment to this role is subject to successfully obtaining and maintaining Security Check (SC) clearance.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Health \& Safety Management

• Act as Ofgem's designated Competent Person and provide expert Health \& Safety advice and guidance to managers and employees.


• Lead Health, Safety \& Compliance arrangements across Ofgem's three office locations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and recognised best practice.


• Develop, maintain and review Health \& Safety policies, procedures and local arrangements, ensuring they remain compliant, practical and fit for purpose.


• Develop and maintain risk assessments and safe systems of work where required, ensuring appropriate control measures are implemented and regularly reviewed.


• Ensure compliance with relevant Health \& Safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, Workplace Regulations, Fire Safety legislation and associated guidance.


• Support the promotion of a positive and proactive Health \& Safety culture across the organisation.

• Coordinate and oversee Health \& Safety risk assessments, ensuring risks are appropriately identified, managed and reviewed.


• Deliver a programme of audits, inspections, assurance activities and compliance checks across Ofgem's offices, monitoring actions through to completion.


• Maintain oversight of organisational Health \& Safety risks and support effective reporting and escalation where required.


• Monitor compliance performance, identify trends and support improvements to Health, Safety \& Compliance arrangements and controls.


• Ensure lessons learned from audits, inspections and incidents are embedded into policies, procedures and working practices.

• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences, ensuring lessons learned are identified and corrective actions implemented.


• Ensure statutory reporting requirements, including RIDDOR where applicable, are met.


• Coordinate fire safety management arrangements across Ofgem's offices, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, effective evacuation procedures and emergency preparedness arrangements.


• Work with building management teams, the Government Property Agency and other partners to ensure emergency procedures are regularly reviewed, tested and understood by colleagues.


• Contribute to business continuity, workplace resilience and recovery planning activities as required.

• Coordinate and monitor mandatory Health \& Safety training, ensuring completion rates are maintained, tracked and reported.


• Oversee workplace Health \& Safety arrangements, including Display Screen Equipment (DSE), Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) and workplace adjustments where required.


• Provide practical guidance and support to managers and employees on workplace Health \& Safety matters.


• Promote awareness of Health \& Safety responsibilities and safe working practices across the organisation.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with the Government Property Agency, landlords, building management teams, contractors, consultants and other external partners.


• Work collaboratively with HR, managers and colleagues to support workplace wellbeing and safety initiatives.


• Manage Health \& Safety contracts, suppliers and associated budgets as required.


• Produce accurate reports, management information and recommendations for senior leaders and governance forums, including the Health, Safety \& Wellbeing Committee and Audit \& Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC).


• Support managers and stakeholders in understanding and meeting their Health \& Safety responsibilities.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• At least 3 years' experience providing professional Health \& Safety advice and guidance within an office\-based organisation, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and recognised best practice.


• Experience developing, implementing and maintaining Health \& Safety policies, procedures, risk assessments, safe systems of work and compliance arrangements.


• Proven experience conducting audits, inspections, incident investigations and assurance activities, using findings to drive improvements and manage risk effectively.


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience building effective working relationships and influencing positive Health \& Safety outcomes.


• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, or an equivalent professional qualification, together with IOSH membership and evidence of continuing professional development.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports, analyse information and communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

Qualifications

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, or an equivalent professional qualification.### Memberships

IOSH membership### Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions


• Communicating and Influencing


• Managing a Quality Service


• Delivering at Pace

Alongside your salary of £35,232, OFGEM contributes £10,206 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .
Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050\. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.Things you need to know
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