Scientific Technician – Fibres and Minerals

We are recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Scientific Technician to join our Fibres & Minerals Team in the Health Group. Specifically your role will be to support the Asbestos Proficiency Testing (PT) activities undertaken within the Exposure Measurement Portfolio, which in turn forms part of the Health Capability Group, within HSE’s Science Division.

You will be handling hazardous materials e.g. asbestos, in a controlled and safe laboratory environment on a daily basis. There may also be periods of lone working in the laboratory.

You will be responsible for the delivery of the day-to-day sample production for the asbestos PT schemes. You will play a key role in supporting the team with the development of new PT schemes and you will support the wider Exposure Measurement Team with other routine analytical services and provide analytical support to other government departments, as appropriate.

There may be occasions when you will have the opportunity to travel for site visits and meetings, which may include overnight stays, as well as the opportunity for attendance at scientific conferences and to further develop your experience and technical skills.

For further information on this vacancy please see the full job advert on Civil Service jobs.

Senior Regulatory Scientists – Exposure Team

With a world-class reputation for safeguarding the health and safety of people at work, HSE is adapting and evolving to meet the new challenges ahead. In the Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD), we work with one goal in mind – to protect human health and the environment from the effects of potentially harmful substances.

Our Occupational and Non-dietary Exposure Team’s function is to assess occupational and other non-dietary exposure of people to pesticides and biocides. This is an exciting time to join the team and you will play a leading role in developing the UK Government’s approaches to assessing the risks arising from exposure to chemicals across a range of new and expanded regulatory responsibilities and work with a variety of national and international organisations and experts.

You will already be an established professional occupational and non-dietary exposure assessment of chemicals or have extensive experience in the field of occupational hygiene. Beyond your specialism you will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of chemical and environmental scientists and other technical experts undertaking risks assessments using range of data relating to pesticide and biocide active substances and products. Your role will be to lead occupational and non-dietary exposure assessments and explain conclusions and decisions internally and externally, to independent scientists, other government departments and relevant stakeholders.

This role will also provide the opportunity to meet with a range of stakeholders across the UK chemicals sector who rely on CRD scientists for detailed technical advice, guidance, and training.

CRD and the Occupational and Non-dietary Exposure Team are predominately located in Bootle (L20 7HS) and York (YO1 7PX), however we welcome applications from candidates wishing to work at the other stated office locations. Occasional travel to Bootle and/or York would be required.

If you are interested and would like more information on this opportunity, please see the full advert for further information.

Telephony Team Leader – HSE Concerns and Advice Team (CAT)

We currently have a new opening for a Telephony Team Leader to join our team in Bootle Liverpool. The Concerns and Advice Team (CAT) is a front-facing, high volume, fast-paced, customer service, operational, front-line team. CAT is the first point of contact for employers, employees, and members of the public with the organisation. The team receive circa 85,000 contacts each year and so this post is well suited to those who can work under pressure and deliver to high standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly performing team, if you are keen to provide excellent customer service, then we would very much like to hear from you. For full job details please see the full vacancy requirement.

Data Engineer

We are currently looking for a Data Engineer to join our Team.

This role will support the Building Safety Programme that has been established to make sure that residents of high-rise buildings are safe and feel safe, now and in the future.

As a data engineer you will help deliver the analytical functions of the programme by developing data pipelines and warehousing to support the analysis of Health and Safety data. You’ll be part of an analytical team that works alongside other HSE technical and regulatory specialists to ensure that the programme has suitable data to support its functions.

The purpose of the role, alongside a team of analyst, will be to assess data about buildings from multiple sources across government, with the objective of combining the data into an analytical data warehouse where it can be used to support decisions on operational policy.

This is an exciting opportunity to support and influence high priority work within government. Together with the widest range of health and safety specialists in Britain, you’ll be helping to protect thousands of people, whilst working in an inclusive environment where all our people can thrive and be themselves.

If you are interested or would like more information on the requirements, please visit Civil Service Jobs for the full job advert.

Statistician

We are currently looking for a Statistician to join our team. This role will support the Building Safety Programme that has been established to make sure that residents of high-rise buildings are safe and feel safe, now and in the future.

As a Senior Statistical Officer you will be required to apply your statistical skills to innovate and solve problems in data management and analysis specifically with respect to the developing Building Safety Regulator being established within HSE.

The purpose of the role will be to use your problem solving and analytical skills to assess data about buildings from multiple sources, with the objective of synthesising data to support decisions on operational policy. You will play a key part in contributing to the HSE evidence base for the Building Safety Regulator and be expected to work with stakeholders across HSE, wider government and beyond. The role requires appropriate application of a range of statistical techniques, using statistical software and be able to explain your findings to varied audiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to support and influence high priority work within Government. Together with the widest range of health and safety specialists in Britain, you’ll be helping to protect thousands of people, whilst working in an inclusive environment where all our people can thrive and be themselves.

If you would like more information about the requirements, please see the full job advert on Civil Service Jobs.

Data Analyst

We are currently looking for a Data Analyst to join our team. This role will support the Building Safety Programme that has been established to make sure that residents of high-rise buildings are safe and feel safe, now and in the future.

As a data analyst you will help deliver the analytical functions of the programme by curating data and undertaking analysis of Health and Safety data. You’ll be part of an analytical team that works alongside other HSE technical and regulatory specialists to ensure that the programme has suitable evidence to support its functions.

If you are interested in this position, and would like more information on the requirements and selection process, please visit the full job advertisement.

Head of Risk and Assurance (Band 2/Grade 7)

We have a great opportunity for a Head of Risk and Assurance to join HSE. Boasting a lot of flexibility, this post is open to most regions within England, with occasional travel to our headquarters in Bootle and London.

The Head of Assurance, Risk and Operational Lead for DST is a crucial role in the operation of the Construction Division (CD). The role will focus largely on three areas: the implementation of the newly established CD Risk Management Framework and the embedment of the structures and process already established within the Division); the creation and establishment of our Assurance Methodology and the agreement with the Senior Leadership of the yearly Assurance Plan; and finally, oversight and management of the wider Divisional Support Team.

Do you have what it takes? For more information on how you can start your HSE journey, visit Civil Service Jobs:

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Central Finance Accountant

We have a great opportunity for a finance professional to join our thriving PFPD team (Planning Finance & Procurement Division). Boasting a lot of flexibility, this post is open to most regions within England, with occasional travel to our headquarters in Bootle.

You will play a critical role in furthering PFPD’s crucial mission that benefits the wider organisation. You will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise and technical advice on the appropriate application of relevant accounting policies, standards, frameworks and guidelines. You will utilise your interpersonal skills to maintain a network of contacts and working relationships with HSE colleagues and external stakeholders, to help you collect information which will help solve a range of challenges. You will then present your findings and interpretation clearly to different audiences ensuring focus on the critical issues.

Do you have what it takes? For more information on how you can start your HSE journey, visit Civil Service Jobs:

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Pesticides Enforcement Officer

We are looking for a Pesticides Enforcement Officer to join our team. This is a frontline role where you will need to be able to influence duty holders, identify material breaches of regulations, act to remedy breaches and check compliance with duties defined in a range of chemicals regulations. You will work closely with CRD inspectors to gather evidence for prosecutions and to serve enforcement notices. You will also be expected to work independently upon demonstration of the required competencies. You will be trained to support HSE’s work with the chemical industries.

The posts will provide you with significant opportunities to develop knowledge of enforcement practice and policy and working collaboratively with a range of internal and external partners and stakeholders.

If you would like more information on the requirements or selection process, please see the full job advertisement.

Associate Infrastructure Operations Engineer (Network & Telephony)

We are looking for an Associate Infrastructure Operations Engineer (Network & Telephony) to join our growing team.

This role will support the management of the HSE’s Network and Telephony estate, ensuring that technologies (Layer 2/3 switches, WiFi APs, VPNs, Load-balancing Firewalls, VOIP, Contact Centres) remain available, performant to SLAs/OLAs and relevant to business requirements. This role will monitor all technologies in the suite, investigating incidents, resolving problems, and developing and applying fixes and changes. The role will deliver upgrades to technologies, implement new functionality and seek to continuously improve the technologies to support the organisation in better ways. The role will ensure that the technologies remain secure, protecting HSE’s data and users from cyber-attack and unauthorised loss. This role will engage with users, supporting their needs and ensuring that a high-quality customer-focused service is delivered.

To find out more about the role and the specific requirements and further information on IT careers within HSE by following the link – ITCAREERSHSE.CO.UK.