Senior Administrative Manager

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We are recruiting a Senior Administrative Manager (SAM). We are looking for a strong leader with excellent organisational and communication skills, to effectively manage delivery of a broad range of administrative support functions.

As a Senior Administration Manager (SAM), you will provide leadership to administrative colleagues. You will join a national team of SAMs under the leadership of the Operational Support Manager.

As a line manager to a team of Operational Support Team Leaders, you will lead and engage in their development and performance management.

You will work closely with local Heads of Operation across operational divisions to support their delivery of inspections and investigations. We are seeking candidates with strong communication and leadership skills. You will have experience of delivering at pace, making improvements to service delivery, and leading through change.

Policy Advisor

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4/HEO Policy Advisor to join our growing team.

With a world-class reputation for safeguarding the health and safety of people at work, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is adapting and evolving to meet the new challenges ahead. A crucial part of our mission to protect people and places is through our regulatory responsibility for chemicals, where we have an exciting policy opportunity working in the Chemicals Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Policy Team, a busy policy team embedding and developing chemicals regulation following EU Exit.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a friendly, collegiate and supportive team at the heart of addressing policy challenges in the years to come.  This is a fascinating time to work in chemicals regulation with many key questions about the future shape of the regulatory system still to be determined.  The roles offer excellent development through working across a complex and challenging policy portfolio, opportunities for cross-government working and exposure to HSE senior leaders in a high priority area for HSE.

Training Administrator Apprenticeship

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Training Administrator to join our thriving Science Division as an administrator on an 18 months’ contract.

You will be supported from day one of your apprenticeship, learning on the job to maintain the training database and website in addition to facilitating courses, providing a high and consistent level of customer service at all times.  The successful candidate will undergo a Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship, provided by our designated apprenticeship providers; Lifetime.

Interested in finding out more? Follow the link below for more information on how to apply.

Lawyer – Covid 19 Public Inquiries Team

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Within our Legal Services Division, we have the opportunity for 3 Lawyers to join the team on a 12 month fixed term appointment.

You will be either a qualified Barrister or Solicitor. You will have good knowledge and experience of public inquiries and inquests, regulatory law, litigation and / or public law.  You will be experienced in gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses, drafting witness statements, reviewing material / evidence and making decisions on the disclosure of material.  Knowledge of the role of HSE and of health and safety law is desirable. Experience of using eDiscovery software is also desirable, although not essential.

Person specification

  • Provide advice on scope of modules, relevant HSE regulatory activities / functions and potential core participant applications.
  • Consider and provide advice in relation to requests for information received from the Public Inquiries.
  • Assist in the preparation of responses to requests for information received from the Public Inquiries, including interviewing HSE colleagues, gathering evidence, drafting witness statements / responses, reviewing evidence / material and making decisions on disclosure in accordance with relevant requirements.
  • Attend conferences with Counsel instructed on behalf of HSE.
  • Attend hearings (as required)
  • Liaise with the Covid-19 Public Inquiry Legal Teams (UK and Scotland) in relation to requests for information.
  • Monitor on-going hearings and updates from the Covid-19 Public Inquiries and provide reports to senior HSE colleagues on any matters relevant to HSE’s involvement  or potential involvement in on-going and future modules / portfolios.

For more information on this role, please follow the link below.

Research Scientist: Gas Specialist ***Deadline Extended***

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We have an exciting position within the HG which will appeal to those with a physics background. You will be responsible for delivering research and testing regimes within the field of gas detection for both HSE and commercial customers. We are looking for a research scientist to become a practitioner in gas detection, to work alongside the current specialist. You will also be expected to develop aerosol capability and contribute to aerosol science delivery. You will be self-motivated and inspire others to strive for quality outcomes. You will need to, under challenge, think strategically and engage at different levels with scientific peers, regulatory and policy colleagues within the organisation. You will work with others to schedule and organise cross-discipline scientific resources to ensure the timely delivery of HSE’s research and commercial work, ensuring that the scientific resource is used effectively and efficiently enabling the contribution to be maximised.

The work undertaken in the HG is diverse; the majority of scientists involved come from the three fundamental backgrounds of biology, chemistry and physics. These core scientific skills have been enhanced and developed with individuals ultimately pursuing chosen specialisms, leading to several being prominent experts in their field.  Scientists in HG use their expertise, experience and skills, to measure exposure and, assess and develop control mechanisms to prevent workplace ill health.  Laboratory and field work is undertaken to understand risks to health in a wide range of work sectors; evidence is gathered on hazardous substance and physical exposures to support policy decisions, HSE guidance and the underpinning of inspection regimes in support of regulatory activity. You will be expected to work with and assist HG colleagues, including those in the field of occupational bioaerosol exposure, and across HSE as part of their programmes of work.

Risk / Process Safety Research Scientist

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As a Risk and Process Safety Scientist, you will be expected to contribute on a diverse range of projects especially on emerging technology, including both commercial and HSE work. There will be a strong emphasis on team working and collaboration. You will be expected to work with specialists and technical experts across many other disciplines.

Examples of the type of work involved are:

  • Carry out projects and provide expertise in the application of risk assessment and process safety, including topics such as Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR), major accident risk reduction measures as well as the principles and application of ALARP.
  • To undertake hazard identification studies.
  • To assess relevant aspects of safety cases, technical reports and other information, for a variety of high hazard industries, emerging technologies (especially those connected to NetZero ambitions) and High Risk Buildings.
  • Updating risk modelling tools using programming languages

Data Administrator

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Administrator to join our dynamic team in our Scientific Buxton hub.

The successful candidate will give a comprehensive data processing support to the wider Science teams and projects as required. You will take pride in your work, detail-orientated and dedicated to delivering a consistently exceptional customer service at all times.

Does this sound like you? Follow the link below for more information on the role and how to apply.

Operational Support Team Leader

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Operational Support Team Leader to join our growing Field Operations team in Birmingham. You will be essential to the operational delivery of the support staff, working closely with your Senior Administrative Manager to align business goals and enhance performance. You will be a leader, a sound communicator and able to deliver at pace.

The successful applicant will join us on a fixed term basis and have the opportunity to complete an NVQ to expand their portfolio of knowledge.

Sound like you? For more information on how to apply, follow the link below for more details.

IT Service Delivery Manager

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Delivery Manager to join our rapidly growing IT Services Division.

You will work with cross-functional teams to align business objectives, making decisions on service management issues and be instrumental in forming IT service management strategies and policies. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a firm background in IT and an ITIL foundation qualification, looking to make their mark on a thriving and flexible organisation.

Sound like you? Follow the link below for more information on HSE and how to apply.