Welcome
Ministry of Defence
Director of Defence Safety

Welcome from Nina Cope, MOD Chief Operating Officer

The Ministry of Defence is committed to being an exemplar employer on inclusion.

Our vision is to ensure Defence represents modern Britain and is a truly inclusive employer – an example to other employers. We will create an organisation where diversity and fairness are not only respected and valued but celebrated - and where everyone can see where they belong, ensuring no one feels excluded.

We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us – regardless of background, working style or career experience.

As COO, I am responsible for Head Office and its corporate services, including safety, and lead on integration and modernisation within and across the MOD, strengthening functions and ensuring MOD contributes to wider Government programmes including Civil Service Reform and Corporate Services Modernisation.

Defence is facing some of the most rapidly changing and intensifying threats, both domestically and globally. Our challenge is to remain agile to respond positively to this changing landscape. That is why the Director Defence Safety is such a critical role. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safety culture across Defence, eliminating fatalities whilst enhancing capability, and ensuring that all recognise the value of safety. The Director is also the head of the H&S profession for
Defence (c1000 staff).

If you’re interested in becoming a world class leader, developing your career with us – starting with this interesting and challenging role – or doing things differently and inspiring colleagues, then the MOD is the place for you.

Best wishes,

Nina Cope, MOD Chief Operating Officer