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<p>Safety-Critical posts are fielded across the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S)
organisation in a number of areas. The role of these posts is defined in DE&S
policy as having specified safety-related, decision-making responsibilities and accountabilities,
and must be filled by people competent to make such decisions. Should a post become
vacant, priority is given to recruitment action. Until the vacancy is filled, the
post responsibilities are either transferred to other competent people or, to ensure
safety, related activities cease. <br><br>Safety-Critical post data is reviewed on
a monthly basis and as at 1 April 2014 there were 97 vacant Safety-Critical posts
in DE&S out of a total of 1,321. The number of Safety-Critical posts and vacancies
will change regularly to reflect project requirements and as the result of staff turnover.
Current vacancies are located as follows:<br><br></p>
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