HSE Certification Specialist

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.

We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The Program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – 2025-0312

Role Background

This statement of work describes the key requirements for the implementation of the H&S Management System within NCIA based on ISO45001:2015, plus the necessary support in embedding the Management System within the Agency. The success of the implementation of the Management System will be according to performance metrics that have to be defined and agreed. This statement of work details the additional support that will be sought from a third party supplier. See sections 5, 6 and 7 for detailed information.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Support OH&SMS implementation across NCIA.
• Develop policies, procedures, and templates aligned with ISO 45001:2018.
• Conduct internal audits and prepare NCIA for external certification audits.
• Develop a 3‑year certification roadmap.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Methodology and approach for each Work Package (WP1–WP3).
• Resource plan with CVs of proposed consultants.
• Detailed project plan with milestones and deliverables.
• Quality assurance and risk management approach.
• Evidence of relevant experience in OH&S management, ISO 45001 implementation, and work with international or complex organizations.

Working Location

• Brussels, Belgium, Mons, Belgium/ Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium/ The Hague, Netherlands/ Oeiras, Portugal

Working Policy

• Onsite

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

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