Do you want to work at the forefront of emerging technology and new innovations, e.g. play a part in helping to deliver the UK government’s Net-Zero/ Decarbonisation agenda and UK’s National Space Programme?
This an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant team that delivers cutting-edge, challenging research, support and consultancy for HSE and other customers in areas including aerospace, energy infrastructure, transport, batteries, chemicals and nuclear sectors.
The Health and Safety Executive is recruiting an experienced Pipeline Engineering Specialist to join our Energy Division.
Our Specialist Pipelines Engineers help Britain’s most diverse and essential industries work safely. In this frontline role you can influence not only individual employers but a whole sector of industry.
Using your specialist knowledge in our Gas and Pipelines Unit, you will provide advice on pipeline safety and integrity matters, together with more general advice on safety and technical issues associated with gas supply and pipeline operation within HSE, other government departments, industry and external stakeholders.
You will undertake site and operations inspections and audits, of onshore and offshore pipeline systems, giving relevant advice and taking appropriate enforcement action. Make technical and strategic contributions to HSE’s interests in pipeline standards and technical developments.
For further information on the full job description and application process please see Civil Service jobs.
This is an exciting opportunity as an Assistant Finance Business Partner within HSE providing support to a Divisional Business Partner (Band 2) to ensure the Divisional Director and senior managers receive expert strategic advice on all matters finance, planning, business performance and business risk.
This role supports the main major hazard sectors in HSE (including offshore safety and onshore chemicals). The risk profile and high hazard nature of these sectors requires HSE input which includes working in partnership with stakeholders; communication activities; and regulatory interventions (inspection, investigation, review of safety cases and enforcement).
The role includes being able to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities (financial, performance and VFM) supported by the provision of management information from our award-winning Business Intelligence Team.
You will report directly through to the Business Partner and ultimately to HSE’s Director of Finance. As a member of the HSE finance and planning community you will bring strong technical skills combined with wider business experience and a willingness to develop your skill in a supportive and challenging environment. The roles include contributing positively to HSE’s overall performance and seeking business improvements in how we deliver our objectives.
For further information on how to apply, please visit Civil Service Jobs.
Are you a senior project delivery professional looking for a new challenge?
Do you enjoy building and maintaining professional relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders?
Would you like the opportunity to deliver projects that make a real difference to reduce work-related illness, death and serious injury across Great Britain’s workplaces?
If so, we would love to hear from you as this is your chance to help deliver projects that will make a difference to people’s lives and help place Britain on the forefront of reducing work-related illness, death and serious injury across Great Britain’s workplaces.
We are looking for an experienced Programme/Portfolio and Project Manager to facilitate the winning and delivery of complex high risk projects safely, to customer requirements, time and cost.
Based at our Science Division in the Derbyshire Peak District, you will be Programme/Portfolio Manager for our high-risk science and engineering based health and safety related projects. In addition, you will be the lead Project Manager on the most complex high value projects within the programme/portfolio, which will be a mix of work for high profile external clients and government departments. The projects will include elements of design, build, manufacture, commissioning and testing, generally using waterfall methodology.
We are currently looking for a HR Coordination Lead to join our team. As an HR Coordination Lead you will be responsible for a variety of high level projects and activities within the Recruitment team, and when required the HR Division.
The Postholder be responsible for:
Cross Divisional Activities
Coordinating cross divisional activities such as business planning, official returns to DWP, Cabinet Office etc, performance returns, official briefings, PQs, appropriate HR inputs into cross HSE activities etc on behalf of the HR Director, and may be asked to attend meetings on behalf of the HR Director, when required.
Contingent Labour
Managing the contingent labour process within the Recruitment Team to ensure that the organisation can bring in the appropriate contingent labour at the best value for money, that meets the requirements of the business and to manage the contract with Public Sector Resourcing.
HR Analytics
Responsible for the suite of HR analytics and MI within the HR Division working in partnership with the Business Intelligence Team to provide meaningful people data to inform strategic business decision-making.
HR Products
Work with HR colleagues to produce professional HR products e.g. dashboards, presentations, board reports and in particular recruitment related products that align to the divisional HR brand, the HSE brand, and adds value to each unit within the HR Division.
Senior Recruitment Lead
Ensure that all recruitment processes and policies are kept up to date, in line with new technologies around social media and digital ways of working, to ensure we attract the best talent for HSE and the onboarding process is valued by candidates.
If you would like to know more about this role and how to apply please visit Civil Service Jobs for further information.
The Health and Safety Executive is recruiting a Strategic Operational Advisor to join our expanding Chemical Regulations Division.
As a Strategic Operational Advisor you will support the Team Leader by providing strategic operational advice and guidance on Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 on the Registration, Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals known as “REACH” (as amended).
You will develop advice on the operationalisation of systems for REACH, this will involve:
• Working with operational colleagues and colleagues from other government departments
• Agreeing and defending HSE positions
• Contributing to guidance and operational processes where necessary
• Drafting and contributing to responses to official correspondence; MPs letters, ministerial submissions and parliamentary questions.
For further information on the full job description and application process please see Civil Service jobs.
The Health and Safety Executive is recruiting an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our expanding Human Resources Division.
As an HR Business Partner (HRBP), you will be the face of HR for the business. This is a key role working alongside senior leaders in which you will be required to utilise your influencing skills and provide constructive challenge to plan, prioritise and progress HR and Workforce strategies which are aligned to HSE’s recently published 10-year strategy ‘Protecting People and Places 2022-2032’.
You will have regular contact with the wider HR team and will need to use your expertise to gain credibility from day one, enabling you to able to build strong and trusted relationships with the Directors and senior teams who lead the HSE Division(s) you will support.
The role offers the full HRBP remit, ranging from strategic workforce planning, advising on organisational and structural change and performance, and translating business needs into HR solutions. You will be highly business focused, have a proven track record of establishing personal credibility through effective delivery. You will also be able to demonstrate excellent relationship management skills and can coach and influence at senior levels.
For further information on the full job description and application process please see Civil Service jobs.
The Health and Safety Executive is recruiting an experienced Deputy Director to join our Field Operations Division (FOD). You will be part of a team that is delivering HSE’s objectives.
As the Deputy Director of FOD you will be providing strong leadership to, and management of, the regulatory units and support workforce, inspiring our people and developing their capability as well as driving a culture of teamwork, high performance and continuous improvement.
You will also develop and deliver an agreed annual programme of work that assures the effective management and control of occupational safety and health risks by duty holders and maintains public confidence in HSE and the regulatory system. Additionally, you will be establishing and maintaining external networks, including with the devolved administrations in Wales, as part of wider HSE engagement activities to promote partnerships to deliver regulatory objectives and HSE strategic goals.
For further information on the full job description and application process please see Civil Service jobs.
The Health and Safety Executive is recruiting experienced Senior Regulatory Scientists to join our expanding Chemical Regulations Division. You will be part of a team that is delivering HSE’s objectives. The UK having left the EU offers an exciting opportunity to develop and shape our regulatory schemes for the future.
You will be part of a team delivering HSE’s objectives fulfilling its role as the Agency for UK REACH and CLP. These aspects include: registration; dossier and substance evaluation; authorisation; restriction, analysis of risk management options and Classification and Labelling proposals.
You will be one of a number of team leaders responsible for coordinating processes and/or projects, providing guidance and delivering training to internal and external stakeholders on all aspects of the regulations. You may also be expected to represent the team at national and international meetings.
A further key aspect of this role will be the management and development of a team of other scientific staff. This will include identifying training needs, making proposals for training solutions and taking a leading role in the provision of training.
For further information on the full job description and application process please see Civil Service jobs.
The Health and Safety Executive is recruiting experienced Senior Regulatory Scientists to join our Pesticides Delivery Team within our expanding Chemical Regulations Division. You will be part of a team that is delivering HSE’s objectives. The UK having left the EU offers an exciting opportunity to develop and shape our regulatory schemes for the future.
As a Senior Regulatory Scientist you will be responsible for technical input to applications to support regulatory decisions on pesticides in the UK. You will be required to analyse key information in relation to complex and challenging situations to make important decisions in relation to the approval and authorisation of pesticides. You will also be expected to explain your decisions internally and externally, to Independent Scientists (e.g. expert and independent committees), other government departments and relevant stakeholders.
You will be responsible for providing guidance and delivering training to internal and external stakeholders on aspects of the regulations.
For further information on the full job description and application process please see Civil Service jobs.