Explosives and Hazardous Materials Team Lead

This exciting opportunity will be based in the Science Division of the HSE at our research laboratory and unique outdoor testing facilities, in Buxton, Derbyshire.

HSE’s Science Division is a world leading provider of health and safety solutions to industry and government. The scope of our work requires a diversity of talented individuals.

Our capabilities encompass a wide range of topics including: fire, explosion, process safety and engineering; occupational and environmental health; risk assessment; work environment; and specialist photographic and analytical services.

This breadth of expertise underpins our particular strength in creating multidisciplinary teams to support major incident investigations and policy development, as well as undertaking high quality research.

Principal Regulatory Account Manager

As an Account Manager (also known as Principal Regulatory lead) you will be responsible for managing large developer accounts comprising multiple High-Risk Buildings (HRBs) going through planning Gateways. You will ensure that there is regular two-way communication between the developer and the Building Safety Regulator. You will ensure that any issues are identified, communicated and resolved at the earliest opportunity.

Your role will involve strategic oversight of major projects requiring you to consider options that will make the Building Control process more efficient and effective.

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.

You will deliver and support high quality solutions in line with project goals and delivery cycles. You will thrive and enjoy working openly, collaboratively and as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on one or more projects.

You will be supporting existing systems, designing, and delivering new features as HSE develop its services, adhering to standards and using Agile principles ensuring timely production of goals and approvals through constructive collaboration with all relevant parties contributing to innovation of all products.

Fire Safety Professional / Junior Fire Engineer

The successful applicant will manage a number of areas of policy work and will need to work flexibly and often at pace. The post will be within a team of technical specialists and policy generalists responsible for a range of regulations including those for ventilation standards, accessibility, acoustics, structure and for the energy efficiency of buildings. You may be required to work across the technical policy team to deliver other areas of work when demand requires it.

Lead Data and MI Analyst

As the Lead Data and MI Analyst, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Data & Management Information (D&MI) function. Working closely with the Head of Change, you will help shape direction, drive performance, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

You will lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring its capability aligns with both current and future organisational needs. This includes identifying skills gaps, implementing targeted development plans, and fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and excellence.

The role is central to the development and delivery of data and MI strategies that enable evidence-based decision-making across the organisation. You will design and implement innovative data services, models, and reporting frameworks that support operational excellence and transformation outcomes. You will also oversee complex analysis and forecasting to evaluate the impact of change initiatives on key performance indicators, ensuring insights are timely, robust, and strategically aligned.

Additionally, you will lead benefits modelling across the transformation portfolio. This involves working closely with programme and project teams to define, quantify, and track expected benefits, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and the use of rigorous data and forecasting methods. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining standardised benefits models to support investment decisions and monitor realisation over time.

HM Specialist Inspector – Offshore Emergency Response, Marine Operations, Aviation

A key operational arm of HSE, Energy Division (ED) regulates Great Britain’s Offshore Oil and Gas Industry, pipelines, mines, diving and renewable sector. We employ around 140 professional engineers and scientists to do this.

Respected internationally for our independent status and integrity, we have a long-standing reputation for technical expertise which can be applied logically to deliver effective, proportionate solutions enabling hazardous activities to be managed safely.

As a specialist inspector of Emergency Response, Marine operations, and Aviation (ERMA), you will be an essential part of what Energy Division do. You will use your technical knowledge and expertise to regulate offshore oil and gas and renewables operations, and activities related to those operations, by addressing the suitability of emergency response arrangements for all potential major accident hazards, and the hazards in relation to marine and helideck operations. In this frontline role, you can influence not only individual organisations but the sector as a whole.

Science Quality Assurance Group Member

HSE is looking for an experienced scientist to be a member of its Science Quality Assurance Group (SQAG), which was established in January 2023 to provide the HSE Chief Executive, Director of Science and Chief Scientific Adviser, and the HSE Board with independent and objective assurance on the quality, alignment to HSE’s strategy, and the routes to impact of the findings (quality, alignment and impact) of the science, engineering and analysis produced across HSE which is commissioned and delivered in support of HSE’s strategy and plans. This Group undertakes in-depth reviews of science, engineering and analysis conducted by HSE to provide an assurance function; it does not consider HSE policy or regulatory activities, and it has no decision-making powers.

Appointments to SQAG will normally be for four years and may be extended.

Applicants should be leading academics, professionals, or practitioners in an area of expertise aligned to HSE’s core science, engineering or analysis activities. We are looking to recruit an additional member to SQAG and would particularly welcome applications from individuals with expertise in human factors or data science applied to health and safety challenges.

Applicants should have substantial expertise and be able to show the ability to work comfortably across a wide range of relevant scientific disciplines. This experience could include industrial, academic, government or other sectors as long as it includes activities beyond their own specialisms and work across disciplines and perspectives.

This role involves a maximum of 8 days – worth of effort per year.

Each Independent member is expected to prepare for and attend a minimum of 2 full group meetings each year. The HSE Chair, HSE Board or the Accounting Officer (AO) may ask the SQAG Chair to convene further meetings to discuss particular issues on which they want the Group’s assurance.

Each Independent Member will also undertake an average of one “deep dive” each year; this is an intensive review of the science, engineering and analysis relating to a particular area which may include a range of activities such as presentation of research, assessment of documents, visits to research facilities, discussions with HSE scientists, engineers and analysts and leadership teams. Each deep dive has a lead nominated by the Chair who takes responsibility for chairing discussions during the deep dive and leading on reporting. Each deep dive takes up to three days to complete. Meetings are held face-to-face, with the option for some hybrid meetings depending on the nature of the discussions.

For full information on this opportunity please refer to the Applicant’s Information Pack here

To Apply

Please email a comprehensive CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements, a covering letter highlighting your suitability and setting out how you meet the essential criteria. Please note that the supporting statement is an important part of your application and is as much the means by which you will be assessed as your CV.

Please email your CV, supporting letter and completed monitoring form (Annex C of the information pack) to linda.heritage@hse.gov.uk quoting SQAG APPLICATION in the subject field. Attach your supporting letter, CV, and monitoring form as separate documents to your email.

Applications must be received by midnight on Friday 29/08/2025. Receipt of applications will be acknowledged by email.

Senior Fire Safety Scientist/Engineer

We are looking for an experienced engineer or scientist to join the Fire Safety Team. You should have a proven track record of leading a (small) project team in a practical research environment to safely deliver some novel and complex technical programmes of work.

The team conducts practical fire studies as part of research programmes for HSE, other government departments or commercial clients. The team also investigates workplace incidents providing scientific support to HSE inspectors. Projects can range from large (outdoor) to lab scale experimental programmes, consultancy or delivering specialised training, giving opportunity for both practical and desk-based work.

The nature of our research often provides opportunity to liase with industry groups and other government departments, or to publish work and present at conferences, allowing you to build relationships in the wider fire safety community.

As a key member of the Fire Safety Team, you will be leading the delivery of practical fire studies through the whole project lifecycle, from inception to dissemination. The focus of the work is concerned with fire safety and protection measures across industry, typically in construction, major hazards, offshore, transport and manufacturing environments. The team also works closely with the Building Safety Regulator to support them answer technical questions on fire safety matters, alongside undertaking research that supports the safe development of Net Zero technologies. The role will involve a significant amount of problem solving, finding solutions to novel or complex challenges, allowing you diversify your range of expertise and as part of a wider Major Hazards Group, gives opportunity to collaborate with technical experts from other disciplines.

Enforcement Lawyer – London and South East

Are you a qualified solicitor/lawyer and looking for a new exciting opportunity? Our legal services division (LSD) are looking to recruit two new enforcement lawyers to join their team.

As an Enforcement Lawyer you will play a key role in advising and supporting operational colleagues and contribute directly to public confidence, both in HSE and the wider justice system. These roles will involve handling your own caseload of criminal prosecutions, providing advice on investigations and making the decision whether or not to institute proceedings.

Enforcement Lawyer – Midlands and South West

Are you a qualified solicitor/lawyer and looking for a new exciting opportunity? Our legal services division (LSD) are looking to recruit two new enforcement lawyers to join their team.