Learning and Development Specialist – Building Safety Regulator (BSR)- Bootle B3/SEO

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the independent regulator for work-related health and safety. We act in the public interest to reduce work-related illness, death and serious injury across Great Britain’s workplaces.

It is an exciting time to join us. HSE, in conjunction with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), is establishing and will operate a new Building Safety Regulator responsible for implementing and enforcing a more stringent regulatory regime for high-rise buildings and increasing the competence of those working on building safety following the Grenfell tragedy.

This role sits within the HSE’s Human Resources Division (HRD) and will be part of the wider HRD L&D team. The L&D specialist will work closely with the ‘Head of L&D Delivery’ for BSR, to identify learning and development needs through a range of activities, networks and regular consultation with project and business stakeholders. As part of the BSR L&D team, you will be at the fore front of designing and developing the L&D requirement to support the BSR division.

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Analytical Toxicologist/Chemist (SD Band 5/EO)

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated scientist to join the Health Capability Group (HCG) at the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

This excellent opportunity will be based at our Science & Research Centre in Buxton, Derbyshire. The Centre is an internationally renowned scientific facility for health and safety, employing scientific, medical and technical specialists in a purpose-built laboratory at our 550-acre site.

We are looking for an analytical toxicologist or analytical chemist with the necessary skills to contribute to our biological monitoring team. The team undertake a significant amount of analytical service work, analysing human biological samples (mostly urine but also blood, breath and other matrices) for biomarkers of chemical exposure. In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to research projects for both HSE and commercial customers; you will need to design, plan and deliver research efficiently and with scientific rigour. You will need to be able to work flexibly within a small, hard-working team, making best use of instrument resources and delivering to defined turnaround times.

There may be occasions when you will be expected to travel for site visits and meetings, as well as the opportunity for attendance at scientific conferences.

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Information Management Service Delivery Manager (ITF Band 4/HEO)

An exciting opportunity is available for a Band 4 (HEO) Service Delivery Manager to join the team on level-move or promotion. Although, the post could be undertaken from various HSE office locations, it should be assumed that the successful candidates will be required in Bootle, on average, 3-4 days every week. You will be working as part of a Bootle based team where you will need to develop knowledge and information management skills and experience. You should be willing to travel to various locations including other HSE offices, HSE’s Science Laboratory in Buxton and various stakeholder locations.

As part of the Information Management Team, the post holder will provide day-to-day management of a team of subject matter experts ensuring that workloads are managed and delivered to required standards, providing support and guidance as required, and ensuring consistent provision of the information management service.

As part of a modernisation programme looking at how we deliver our services, you will lead on a review to ensure that we are delivering these services effectively and efficiently, making the best use of new technologies and responding to the changing needs of the organisation.

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OSD – Change & Business Improvement Analyst – (HEO/Band 4)

The Change & Business Improvement Analyst plays a key role in supporting the designing, building and implementation of new operating models and digital services in line with HSE’s strategic priorities. They focus on improving efficiency, effectiveness and the user experience. They support our Change & Business Improvement team with baselining current activities, articulating business and user requirements, designing and implementing new ways of working and providing continuous improvement support to HSE’s operations. They focus on supporting the development and maintenance of HSE’s Change frameworks and standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to help us lead significant change across HSE, driven by a new strategy and a number of challenging transformation programmes.

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Finance and Planning Business Partner (PFPD Band 2/Grade 7)

We are recruiting a Finance and Planning Business Partner and are looking for a strong leader with excellent analytical and communication skills. You will support HSE’s directors as they play a central role in transforming the organisation in the next few years.

This is an exciting opportunity as a business partner within HSE providing expert advice on financial planning and management of financial risks and opportunities, delivering consistently high standards of financial compliance.

As a Finance and Planning Business Partner you will be a trusted advisor to senior managers, providing support and challenge to one or more divisional Senior Leadership Teams on behalf of the Director of Finance and Corporate Services. You will report directly through to one of HSE’s Assistant Directors of Finance and depending on the specific role, you will lead a team comprising one or more assistant Business Partners.

As a senior member of the HSE finance and planning community you will bring strong technical skills combined with wider business experience and a sound understanding of the ‘bigger picture’ within Government Finance. The roles include contributing positively to HSE’s overall performance and seeking business improvements in how we deliver our objectives.

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Assistant Finance and Planning Business Partner Band 3

We are recruiting at least one Assistant Finance and Planning Business Partner and are looking for someone with a finance background with excellent analytical and communication skills.

This is an exciting opportunity as an Assistant 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.

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 and Corporate Services. 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.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please see the full advertisement.

IT Software Developer

We are looking for talented IT professionals, who will utilise and develop their IT skills in making a difference to GB Health and Safety.

We are undergoing a major IT transformation programme which includes a major investment in technology, meaning HSE employees can do more to support HSE’s mission. Therefore, we are building a team of outstanding people who will ensure these new and improved technology services are available and optimised.

This post provides a challenging opportunity for a software developer to further their career and expand our development capability.

Please refer to the advert for full details.

Information Management Practitioner (ITF Band 5/EO)

As a UK regulator, HSE collects, processes and produces a huge amount of information relating to our regulatory activities and we have legal obligations as a government department to ensure that we are managing this information in accordance with our statutory obligations and can be both accountable and transparent in our decision making. HSE’s Bootle-based Information Management Team (IMT), is responsible for providing advice and guidance on the effective management of information across the organisation.

An exciting opportunity is available for 2 x Band 5 (EO) Information Management Practitioners to join the team on level-move or promotion. Although, the posts could be undertaken from various HSE office locations, regular travel to Bootle (and other locations) will be required. As you will be working as part of a Bootle based team where you will need to develop knowledge and information management skills and experience, it should be assumed that the successful candidates will be required in Bootle, on average, 3-4 days every week. You should be willing to travel to various locations including other HSE offices, HSE’s Science Laboratory in Buxton and various stakeholder locations.

As part of the Information Management Team, the post holders will provide day-to-day support to HSE on all aspects of information management, promoting best practice and delivering a number of specialist services and making the best use of new technologies and responding to the changing needs of the organisation.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please see the full advertisement.

Information Governance & Disclosure Manager (ITF Band 3/SEO)

We have an exciting new opportunity for a role as Information Governance & Disclosure Manager (ITF Band 3/SEO) within the Information Technology & Facilities Division (ITF).

To lead HSE’s information disclosure service ensuring performance meets or exceeds service level agreements and key performance indicators. To lead on engagement with senior leaders across the organisation to ensure they and their teams have a good understanding of information disclosure. To provide direct support the Data Protection Officer function in HSE, and the wider information governance agenda.

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Information and Records Manager (ITF Band 3/SEO)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Information and Records Manager to join the Information Technology & Facilities Division (ITF).

To lead a team of subject matter experts to provide advice and guidance to HSE in respect of information handling and security, information lifecycle management and the interpretation of policy, ensuring performance meets or exceeds service level agreements and key performance indicators. Develop, implement and continually review and refine HSE’s information management including its strategy, policy and processes to promote good practice and maintain compliance with statutory obligations. Ensure best practice is embedded within HSE and facilitate access to information to maximise its exploitation and re-use.

Support information risk owners in discharging their responsibilities, working closely with Information Governance and Disclosure and Information Technology colleagues. To provide direct support the Head of information Management, and the wider information management agenda including the modernisation of services.

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