Material Science Hazardous Substances and Restricted Materials

Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support
Salary:37600 per annum (plus generous benefits)
Grade: Senior Technical Specialist I
Working Pattern: Full time Part time Job Share Flexible Working
Contract Type: Permanent

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy British Army and Royal Air Force. Together we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for whats next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe for today and tomorrow.

We offer 25 days holiday flexible and hybrid working enhanced parental leave schemes shopping discounts and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97% to help make work work for you.

For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A sole UK national refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. Were unable to offer visa sponsorship.

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtainSecurity Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role youve been recruited for. If it isnt obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isnt obtained within 12 months.

Job description

As the technical support within the Hazardous Materials team you will develop and provide advice on interpretation of hazardous substance and restricted materials legislation policy and regulation in support of project and programme activities across all areas of the organisation supporting the delivery of safe and suitable equipment to the Front-Line Commands.

You will be working alongside other specialists in the Safety Specialists and Assurance team whose remit includes hazardous materials noise and vibration dangerous goods and transport and the information systems for managing hazardous stores. Working closely with internal regulators statutory authorities other government departments and other nations MODs the team often takes the lead for these subjects across the whole MOD.

We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site the team and your role. There will also be the opportunity for travel to other sites and contractor across the UK.

What youll be doing

• Support derogations exemptions and disapplications (DEDs) against areas of UK legislation for Defence

• Support chemical compliance activities for MOD

• Conduct horizon scanning identifying and documenting potential and recent legislative changes

• Input into policy formulation for Hazardous Substances and Restricted Materials (HSRM)

• Provide HSRM management advice and guidance

• Maintain and develop suite of HSRM awareness and practitioner level training to DE&S staff

Person Specification

To be successful with your application youll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

As a minimum hold one of the below:

• A Science Technology Engineering and/or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 6;
  
  

• A Science Technology Engineering and/or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 4 plus with a Professional body/institution related to your discipline hold current professional registration at the level listed below;

• A Science Technology Engineering and/or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 3 plus a minimum of 3 further years of relevant professional experience;
  
  

• With a Professional body/institution related to your discipline hold current professional registration at the level listed below plus a minimum of 3 further years of relevant professional experience.
  
  
  

Professional Registration List

o Engineering Technician (EngTech) or
o Registered Science Technician (RSciTech); or
o Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) or
o Chartered Chemist (CChem)

These are the minimum levels of professional registration required. For example holding either Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer in place of Engineering Technician meets the requirement.

Note: Alternatives to RQF listed above (which cover England Wales and Northern Ireland only) are the Scottish SCQF; or an international equivalent qualification which must be supported by a statement of comparability from UK ENIC.

In addition to the responsibilities above the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

Core Behaviour 1:Communicating and Influencing CSBC3

Core Behaviour 2:Making Effective Decisions CSBC 3

Technical Competence 1:ECF01 Suitable Systems and Systems Thinking - Supervised Practitioner

Technical Competence 2:ECF03 Supportable Technical Solutions - Supervised Practitioner

Offered benefits

• 25 days annual leave 1 day a year up to 30 days 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days

• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether youre looking for a new opportunity a next step or a helping hand as you return from a career break bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here youll find a supportive family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application just let us know.

Further Information

• Civil Service Recruitment Principles:Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission

• Candidate Information Pack: and Conditions:

• Civil Service Code:The Code - Civil Service Commission

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessedhere.

Disability Confident:

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments you can let us know on your online application under the section Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Conflicts of Interest:

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not in the majority of cases prevent employment in MOD but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

Selection Process Details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.

2. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow ourguidance on CV writing for best chance of success.

3. Interview - If youre invited to interview youll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below:

• 1st: Core Behaviour 1
• 2nd: Core Behaviour 2
• 3rd: Technical Competencies
• 4th: CV Review

In the event of a further tie using the method above we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criterion and/or and additional assessment.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint in the first instance you should contact department via email:.If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department you can contact the Civil Service Commission:Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission