Deputy Head Of Operational Support

We are seeking two exceptional candidates to join us as Deputy Heads of Operational Support, who will be jointly responsible for leading and managing the Operational Support community, who primarily support three operational regulatory divisions (Inspection, Investigation and Specialist) within the HSE.

The purpose of these roles will be to drive high-level, effective and efficient service delivery across a broad range of work, offering advice, guidance and making decisions at pace. Whilst having oversight of all work across the community, those in post will lead on developments and improvements to shape future work and delivery.

Reporting to the Head of Operational Support, the successful candidates will directly line manage three Band 4 Senior Admin Managers, with responsibility for a well-established and geographically dispersed workforce of approximately 120 staff.

The successful applicants will work collaboratively with colleagues in the wider Divisional Support Unit to ensure a joined up and seamless service.

Portfolio Planning and Assurance Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Porfolio Planning and Assurance Manager in our thriving Operational Services Division.

The successful applicant will play an important role in defining, building, and monitoring our roadmap of digital and business transformation, focusing on operational and regulatory effectiveness and efficiency whilst improving overall portfolio outcomes.

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Policy Advisor x2

We are looking for two policy advisors to assist with the development of policy within the Higher-Risk Building Policy team.

The successful candidates will help the team develop evidence-led approaches to multi-disciplinary working and design methodologies for the risk-based prioritisation of building assessments as part of the Building Safety Regulator’s duties to regulate higher-risk buildings.

Release Manager

Technology, data, and digital services underpin everything that HSE does. We are a knowledge organisation, with a wealth of experience in keeping people safe. It is the responsibility of the Technology Division (TD) to ensure that everyone in the organisation can access our data and information, to share it and to use it to make effective decisions. We support over 3000 colleagues working in a hybrid style at home and in 26 offices across Great Britain. Our services keep inspectors functioning effectively and efficiently on industrial sites nationwide, from oil platforms in the North Sea to our deepest mines and quarries.

We strive to constantly improve the technology and services supporting the organisation. Our end user computing devices are leading edge, and we are making significant progress in delivering new cloud-based services. Our service management and information management services are very highly regarded within the organisation and pride themselves on excellent customer service. Our commercial team has built strong relationships with suppliers and our project management team is embedded in our corporate change programme, transforming the older legacy systems that have underpinned the organisation for a long time.

As HSE’s Release Manager, you will oversee the release management lifecycle which includes scheduling, coordinating, and the management of releases across the organisation for multiple applications. It will involve the coordination of various teams; tracking of progress; management of risks and resolution of conflicts to ensure successful product releases. You will ensure that our software and applications are delivered with high quality and on schedule.

Senior Dynamics Functional Consultant

We are seeking a skilled Dynamics 365 Customer Experience (CE) or Field Service Functional Consultant to join our team. As a Senior Dynamics Functional Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in the successful implementation and customisation of Dynamics 365 solutions for use by our internal and external users.

As a Senior Dynamics Functional Consultant, you will work with a wide range of multi skilled digital, data and technology (DDaT) roles and project stakeholders all of whom share a vision for a user centric approach and making government services better through smarter use of technology.

In this role you will drive and deliver development and implementation of Microsoft’s Dynamics 365/Power Platform solutions which form part of HSE’s back office and business facing solutions. This will enable the development of integrated solutions that meet current and future business needs focused on Regulatory Systems. This is a great opportunity for a Senior Functional Consultant looking to develop their Dynamics skillset.

Structural Engineer – Technical Strategy Lead

The Building Safety Regulator is seeking technically qualified professionals to help shape the future of building safety in England. This senior role offer a unique opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with strategic influence, contributing to the development of national policy, statutory guidance, and operational practice for complex and higher-risk buildings.

You will lead technical workstreams, advise on Gateway applications and safety case reviews, and act as a mentor and expert advisor across the organisation. As part of BSR’s Technical Policy Division, you will collaborate with government departments, industry stakeholders, and other regulators to strengthen the building control system and ensure proportionate, risk based decisions that protect people in and around buildings.

This is an exciting time to join BSR. As part of this team you will be responsible for shaping an internal culture of high performance and continuous improvement that will help to create cultural change in building safety in England and for the future.

Senior Property Manager

HSE’s Estates and Facilities Management portfolio is extensive, with 25 offices in England, Scotland and Wales and a world-class Science and Research Centre near Buxton, England. Our offices range in size from supporting a half dozen staff in Inverness, to our head office in Bootle, Merseyside which has capacity for over 3,000 people. Our Estate Strategy includes retaining a regional presence in support of our GB regulatory role and working closely with the Government Property Agency to continue to drive best value for money for HSE.

You will be one of three senior property managers with direct responsibility for the management of the relevant allocated regions; delivery of associated estate events and projects; monitoring of facilities management performance; identifying continuous improvements and contributing as a member of the senior estates team.

Please note your portfolio for this role will initially cover our Northern sites from Birmingham up to Inverness and there is a requirement to travel regularly to the locations within your portfolio. Due to a team restructure, and for operational requirements, you may also be asked to cover another region in the future, or to assist at any of our locations on an ad hoc basis. Attendance will also be required at our Bootle HQ for team meetings.

Knowledge and Information Manager

An exciting opportunity is available for a Band 4 (HEO) Knowledge and Information Management Manager to join our Information Management Team (IMT). The post holder will provide day-to-day management support to HSE on all aspects of information management, promoting best practice, designing and delivering training programs to enhance staff understanding and skills in managing information effectively, making the best use of new technologies and responding to the changing needs of the organisation.

The post holder will have the opportunity to engage with a wide range of colleagues within HSE and requires a high standard of communication, problem solving, technical knowledge and skills, as well as being flexible & pragmatic.

Principal Fire Scientist/Engineer

The Science Division (SD) of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are looking for experienced scientists or engineers, to take a senior role in our Fire Safety Team within the Major Hazards Group. The teams main focus is supporting HSE in understanding a variety of combustion-related topics through the delivery of theoretical and practical research (both lab-based and large-scale). Outputs are used to develop evidence based policy and guidance.

Examples of recent work include the safe use of hydraulic fluids in mines, fire spread in insulation foams, evaluation of fire detectors and combustion hazards related to the use of bio-digesters. The team also supports HSE in its regulatory function by providing scientific support to HSE inspectors, often following industrial incidents. In recent years these have included tunnel and mines fires, warehouse fires, fork lift truck fires and timber frame fires.

The team also works closely with the Building Safety Regulator, delivering research and providing support to this important area of HSE’s remit. Our work is not limited to supporting HSE’s policy and regulatory functions. You can expect to contribute to a diverse range of projects in the health and safety sector including research projects, consultancy or delivery of training for commercial customers and other government departments.

Office Manager – Chief Inspector of Building Office

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work as the Office Manager in the Chief Inspector of Buildings Office (CIBO). The Office Manager – Chief Inspector of Buildings Office will report to the Head of the CIBO and will manage a team of executive and secretariat officers to support the Chief Inspector of Buildings and wider BSR Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to undertake their responsibilities.