Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 27th August 2026
📍 Location: Southampton (This role is suitable for hybrid working)
💷 Salary: £44,241 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
🕘️ Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency) – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
🏆️ Available Positions: 1
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a Health and Safety Policy Lead. Reporting to the Head of Health and Safety within the Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability (HSES) team, this role will play a key part in maintaining and developing MCA-wide health and safety policies, procedures and guidance. The HSES team oversees the Agency's health, safety, environmental and sustainability management systems, supporting MCA's mission to implement the UK's maritime safety policy, prevent the loss of life, and reduce pollution on the coast and at sea. The role sits within the People and Safety directorate, which forms part of the Chief Corporate Officer's corporate functions and supports the delivery of MCA's vision and strategic objectives. This role is internally known as Health and Safety Policies, Procedures and Guidance Lead.
As a Health and Safety Policy Lead, you will play a key role within the Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability (HSES) team, reporting to the Head of Health and Safety. You will be responsible for managing MCA-wide health and safety policies, standards, procedures and guidance, ensuring they remain effective, fit for purpose and aligned with relevant legislation and operational requirements.
Top Responsibilities
* Leading the development, review and continuous improvement of MCA-wide health and safety policies, procedures and guidance.
* Collaborating with operational teams, subject matter experts and stakeholders to identify requirements, gaps and areas for improvement.
* Ensuring all HSES documentation remains compliant with relevant legislation, regulations, standards and governance requirements.
* Translating complex legal, technical and operational requirements into clear, practical and user-friendly guidance.
* Developing standardised templates, document structures and controls to ensure consistency across HSES documentation.
* Maintaining HSES management systems, document control processes and compliance with recognised standards such as HSG65, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
For more information on the role and responsibilities please see the full job advert on CS Jobs using the link provided.
Benefits
* Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
* 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
* 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
* Access to the staff discount portal.
* Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
* Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
* Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
About You
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
* Experience working with safety and/or environmental related management systems and procedures.
* Previous experience of writing Policies, Procedures and Guidance Documents for HSES systems
Essential qualifications/licenses
* A full UK driving license
* A recognised health and safety qualification, e.g. NEBOSH Certificate and/or NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.
How to Apply
👉 Read the full description and apply at CS Jobs using the link provided.
This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Thursday 27th August 2026
Salary description
£44241.00 - £44241.00 per year