Health and Safety Advisor

The main purpose of this role is to act as a lead Occupational Health and Safety Adviser/Officer, responsible for monitoring and reporting on the effective implementation of DVSA Occupational Health and Safety Policies and guidance.
Communicating effectively with all parts of the Agency is a key part of this role and the holder will be expected to organise, coordinate and contribute effectively across DVSA, engaging with all stakeholders as appropriate.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Conducting Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) reviews at designated premises, to include FRAs at smaller and remote sites as appropriate.
- Researching as necessary and communicate effectively as subject matter expert with internal and external stakeholders in order to implement a consistent approach to Health and Safety and fire safety
- Attending staff workplaces and assess ergonomic requirements to help staff members as required
- Making recommendations for improvement where necessary
- Preparing, coordinating and proactively lead on Health and Safety inspection schedules for the designated areas in line with DVSA’s health & safety policies and procedures as well as other areas as appropriate, engaging with key stakeholders
For a more detailed description of the role and its responsibilities please see the attached candidate pack., Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement, for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 35 hours per week.
This role can be based in Cardiff, Bristol or Swansea your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this.
There will be regular travel involved visiting sites for inspection with this role throughout Wales and the surrounding areas, this could occur 2-3 times a week and may include overnight stays. For this role you will be attached to one of our corporate locations in Cardiff, Bristol or Swansea, where presence at this site will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you.
Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
About Us
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably.
We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.
We’re working hard to:
+ make roads safer
+ improve services for our customers
+ make road transport greener and healthier
+ harness the potential of technology and data
+ grow and level up the economy
We’re committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is valued. You can grow, develop and progress, and make a real difference to society.
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, such as ethnic minorities, women, disabled people and those who identify as LGBT+.
To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and making DVSA a great place to work visit our Careers website, We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Delivering at Pace
+ Working Together
+ Making Effective Decisions
+ Communicating and Influencing, Interviews/assessments are likely to be held from 28th October 2024
This interview could be conducted via a video interview, details of which will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
We’ll try to meet the dates we’ve set out in the advert. But there may be occasions when these dates will change. We’ll give you plenty of notice of any important dates.
The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:
+ an interview
If you would like to find out more about what it’s like to work for DVSA and how to apply, we will be holding virtual sessions to find out more. Please click here to secure your place at one of our upcoming events.
You’re encouraged to become familiar with the candidate pack attached, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.
The Department for Transport recruits using Success Profiles. For each role, we consider what you need to demonstrate to be successful.
This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
You can read more about Success Profiles here.
Reasonable Adjustments
As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes., Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

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 also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

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).

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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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Do you have experience of implementing Health & Safety policies and practices?
Can you use your superb interpersonal skills to share information with others at all levels?
Are you looking for a role where no day is the same?
If so, then this is the perfect role for you! We are seeking a motivated and driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Health and Safety Adviser, so please apply! We can’t wait to hear from you!, To be successful in this role you will need to be someone who has experience of implementing Health & Safety policies and practices.
You will bring with you your experience of writing reports, ensuring the work you produce is to a high standard and is clear for others to understand.
You have outstanding interpersonal skills, being able to communicate effectively with others at all levels., Holds full National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) certificate qualification
- Holds or is willing to achieve a fire risk assessors qualification within first 6 months of taking up post, + Your experience of implementing health & safety policies and practices
+ Your experience of compiling and writing reports to a high standard
+ Your experience of following relevant policies and procedures to complete assessment of workplaces to ensure they are compliant with current practices
+ Your experience of providing advice and guidance on H&S topics as well as legislation.

+ An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance
+ Exceptional pension with an employer contribution of an average of 27%
+ Generous Annual Leave - 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 30
+ 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday
+ Latest IT and Tech devices
+ A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues
+ Excellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level
+ Wide range of discounts schemes on high street names
+ Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing
+ Cycle to work scheme and Gym membership offers