Technical Team Lead: Risk & Process Safety

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced technical specialist to become the Technical Team Lead within the Risk Team in the HSE’s Science Division (SD).

You will lead on and support others in the team, to deliver applied research projects that can directly improve the lives of people in their workplaces and the built environment. You will need to engage at different levels with scientific peers, regulatory and policy colleagues, colleagues across Government and at senior levels within organisations.

This challenging role is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to make their mark in a wide variety of industrial sectors, in an organisation dedicated to saving lives and promoting health.

Health and Work Branch, Respiratory Health Policy Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join us within the Engagement and Policy Division (EPD) as a Respiratory Health Policy Advisor.

As part of this role, you will work on a range of topics relevant to LEV (or respiratory health policy) at any time. You will work collaboratively with others as part of a mult-disciplinary team, being able to maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders on a wide range of health policies.

Fluid Flow Modeller

This is an exciting opportunity for a Fluid Flow Modeller to join our team in HSE’s Science Division. You will apply mathematical modelling and numerical analysis to a wide range of health and safety-related applications. The successful candidate will be involved in modelling anything from releases of cryogenic hydrogen to explosions to the transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

We are seeking a Scientist to join our Fluid Dynamics Team in the Risk and Human Factors Capability Group in a growing organisation. The team carry out numerical analysis across a broad range of fluid flow problems using various techniques including Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Our main expertise lies in the analysis and modelling of fluid flows using approaches ranging from simple empirical and integral models to large complex three-dimensional CFD simulations. We apply mathematical skills in a wide range of health and safety-related applications areas such as gas dispersion, two-phase flows, fire and smoke movement, source terms and explosions.

Engineering Materials Scientist

We are looking for a scientist or engineer to join the Engineering Materials Team in the Major Hazards Group. The team supports HSE through materials science-related research, with focus on achieving Net Zero and building safety, and incident investigation. This exciting opportunity will be based at the HSE Science and Research Centre, our research laboratory and unique outdoor testing facilities, in Buxton, Derbyshire.

You will work within the Engineering Materials Team supporting HSE’s Science Division research related to Net Zero and the use of hydrogen for heating and transport, as well as supporting HSE incident investigations. As an Engineering Materials Scientist you will conduct both research and incident investigations to a high standard of rigour and maintain accurate records of your work and its results. You will communicate the outcomes of your research/investigation to colleagues and stakeholders using both written reports and oral presentations.

Administrative Officer

The main function of the Administration Officer role is to support the work of HSE Inspectors in frontline operational delivery. In Field Operations Division (FOD) our purpose is to prevent work-related death, injury and ill-health. We apply a range of regulatory tools to improve health and safety, bringing together different interventions to achieve that impact. We influence and engage stakeholders, create knowledge and awareness of health and safety risks, and encourage behavioural change through assessments and direct interventions including inspections and investigations.

In this role you will contribute to the important work HSE does. You will work closely with your colleagues to deliver the key responsibilities of the post. You will be flexible and able to respond to changing work priorities at pace, which will allow you to develop your skills and knowledge. In all that you do you will be proactive, innovative and focused on delivering HSE’s business, as well as able to plan and prioritise your work. You will be required to provide support on both a local and national basis according to business need.

Chief Scientific Adviser’s Office – Support Officer

The CSA Support Officer post will provide support to HSE’s research governance processes and the dissemination of science, engineering and analysis to internal and external audiences.

Additionally, the post will support the Head of Science and Engineering Profession in developing the science, engineering and analysis community across HSE and building the capability of our membership.

The post provides an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to gain insight into how the Chief Scientific Adviser’s Office works in respect to other government departments, the Government Chief Scientific Adviser and the Government Office for Science. It is a fast paced and exciting environment, with exposure to senior stakeholders and insight into the high profile issues addressed by the CSA.

Explosives Permissioning Officer

This new role offers a great opportunity to become and develop as an explosives professional, joining the sector at an exciting time as it embraces new technologies and develops new capabilities. You will be playing an important part in ensuring that people and places are protected from the risks associated with explosives.

Our Explosives Permissioning Officers will ensure employers across Great Britain – a whole range of essential industries with thousands of workers – work safely. In this role, you can utilise your potential, and develop your technical knowledge and practical experience to ensure that the explosives permissions HSE grants enable a range of industry sectors to operate and develop, and provide appropriate levels of safety to workers and the public.

You’ll work alongside HSE technical and regulatory specialists to ensure explosives activities are operating within the legislative framework by ensuring that explosives licences and transport classifications are relevant, accurate and enabling. You will be expected to explain your decisions internally and externally to colleagues, designated authorities and applicants.

Senior QA Tester

Our Information, Technology and Facilities (ITF) Division are excited to be able to welcome a Senior QA Tester to their ever-growing team spread across our multiple offices around the UK. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in testing digital and technology services, looking for their next challenge.

This role will be essential in supporting the QA Test Manager in the testing of Digital and Technology services during the delivery of major change programmes. An integral role to the success of these programmes, you will lead on the definition, management and execution of test strategies, approaches and methodologies.

Interested? Find out more from the full advert below.

Change, Transition and Release Manager

Are you looking for the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a Change, Transition and Release Manager to join our thriving team in Information, Technology and Facilities Division (ITF) to support HSE with major change programmes.

This is an ideal opportunity for an individual looking for their next challenge as you will be managing the end-to-end Change Management process and working with project leads across the business whilst providing your expert knowledge on change and transition activities.

Interested in finding out more? A more in-depth description, including the job specification, can be found in the full advert in the link attached.

Apprentice Administrators

We currently have 15 exciting opportunities across a range of locations for administrators to join two of our growing teams in Field Operations (FOD) and Chemicals, Explosives and Microbiological Hazards (CEMHD) through our renowned apprenticeship scheme.

The successful applicants will take part in an 18-month Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship to harness their skills whilst on the job. You will be providing a professional administrative service to the wider team whilst contributing meaningful support to teams’ projects and delivering an excellent customer service.

For more information, please see the full job advert.