Regulatory Scientist Team Leader (CRD Band 3)

You will be part of a team that is delivering HSE objectives in support of the UK’s Exit from the European Union. 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. At CRD, we work with one goal in mind – to protect human health and the environment from the effects of potentially harmful substances.
To help us meet these challenges, we require a number of ambitious Band 3 Senior Scientific Officers to join us.

Working as a team leader, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of scientists and responsible for technical input to regulatory programs on chemicals, biocides and pesticides to support regulatory decisions in the UK. You will be expected to explain your decisions internally and externally, to expert committees, other government departments and relevant stakeholders.

There are a number of roles we are recruiting for (further information is within the candidate pack). The total number we are recruiting for these Band 3 posts is no more than 20.

You can find out more by viewing our candidate pack below;

Candidate Pack – CRD Band 3 Regulatory Scientist

To find out more or apply;

Regulatory Science Team Leader – Toxicology (CRD Band 3/SEO)

Regulatory Science Team Leader – Occupational & Non-Dietary Exposure (CRD Band 3/SEO)

Regulatory Science Team Leader – Environmental Fate and Behaviour (CRD Band 3/SEO)

Regulatory Science Team Leader – Delivery Teams (Biocides, Pesticides and REACH) (CRD Band 3/SEO)

Regulatory Science Team Leader – Chemistry (CRD Band 3/SEO)

Trainee Inspector of Health and Safety (FOD/CD)

The Health and Safety Executive exists to help prevent work-related death, injury and ill health. Our inspectors play a critical role on the frontline in the workplace; protecting people by preventing and investigating incidents and enforcing the law.

As an inspector you will be involved in a range of activities, notably inspections and investigations. Where appropriate, you will use various legal processes such as notices and prosecutions to secure health and safety compliance. We operate a cost recovery scheme known as Fee for Intervention (FFI). Whilst you won’t be involved in the collection of the fee, you will need to notify the duty holder at the time of their inspection and/or investigation if that visit is going to be cost recoverable and why.

Trainee Inspector Awareness Days

We’re saving lives, can you? Whether you’re ready for a radical career change or your next critical step after university, this is your chance to develop a fascinating and unique career with HSE that’s unlike any other. Train to become an Inspector with HSE and you’ll enter an intensive development programme that will fast accelerate your skills from novice to trusted expert. Crucially, you must hold a 2:1 honours degree in any subject. You don’t need a background in health and safety. What matters is that you’re driven, decisive, analytical, and you bring excellent judgement and communication skills to the job. If you can make our world – and yours – a safer, healthier place to be, apply!

Come along to one of our awareness sessions to find out more;

Bootle

Basingstoke

Birmingham

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Capability Lead

We want to create the conditions for all colleagues to be healthy, safe and well at work. To ensure we can achieve this aim we have launched an improvement programme to strengthen how we lead Health Safety and Wellbeing through our people then underpin with effective systems.

As the Health Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Capability Lead you will enable the conditions at HSE for our colleagues to be safe, healthy and well at work through the development of a new business partnering approach in our corporate team. You will play a critical role in the transformation and governance of HSE HSW capability (our people; our products; and our services).

You will work closely with the HSW Programme Lead to balance the delivery of HSW improvement activities with the need to manage core business advice and services. You will be making confident decisions to resolve conflicts and balance demand, supply and capability whilst working collaboratively with HR Leaders to build effective working relationships across the wider HSE Business Partnering capability.

Technical Imaging and Visualisation Specialist

Our 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.

We are looking for a technical imaging and visualisation specialist to join our Advanced Imaging Solutions (AIS) team. Working within the Major Hazards Capability Group, this is an excellent opportunity to use your skills to contribute to innovative work to support our incident investigations, and valuable HSE and industry research projects to directly improve the lives of people in their workplaces.

You can expect to contribute to a wide range of projects within the health and safety sector, especially HSE incident investigation support. You will also be expected to be involved in work for industrial clients.

You will be part of a team of imaging specialists but you will also collaborate with technical experts across many other disciplines.

Apprentice

If you are serious about working in a business administration role and can show the required determination to complete your apprenticeship programme then this is the role for you.

Our Apprenticeships combine practical on the job training whilst working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration.

As part of your apprenticeship you will need to gather work based evidence, whilst working alongside experienced staff. You will gain job-specific skills as well as an understanding about the world of employment.

You will develop an awareness and knowledge of HSE’s work and our organisational structure. You will also gain an understanding and knowledge of our operational and business support procedures and functions.

We offer flexible working patterns, full training and a professional office environment.

Scientific Technical Support

In order to become a trainee in our Technical Support Team in the Major Hazards Group, you must have a strong interest and ability in science or engineering subjects.

You will be based in our Science Division at our research laboratory and unique outdoor testing facilities, in Buxton, Derbyshire. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and practical skills to contribute to innovative work to support industry, incident investigations and valuable research projects to directly improve the lives of people in their workplaces.

For the right candidate, we are often able to support further study on a part time basis working towards an HND or an undergraduate degree as appropriate.

Explosive Atmospheres Scientist

We are looking for a qualified scientist or engineer to join our Explosive Atmospheres Team in the Major Hazards Group. This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills to contribute to innovative work to support industry, incident investigations and valuable research projects to directly improve the lives of people in their workplaces, whilst developing your own knowledge further.

Based in our Science Division at our research laboratory and unique outdoor testing facilities, you can expect to contribute to a diverse range of projects within the health and safety sector, and to be involved in both commercial research and testing and in HSE regulatory support work. You will be part of a team of specialists whilst collaborating with colleagues across many other disciplines.

Fire and Thermofluids Scientist

Based in our Science Division at our research laboratory and unique outdoor testing facilities, you can expect to contribute to a diverse range of projects within the health and safety sector, and to be involved in both commercial research and testing and in HSE regulatory support work. You will be part of a team of specialists working with colleagues across many other disciplines.

Economist

The Economic and Social Analysis Team (ESAT) provides high-quality, evidence-based advice and analysis on the development of HSE strategy and policy in tackling serious occupational injury; work-related ill health including cancer and mental health; and serious industrial accidents. This includes risks arising from emerging technologies like driverless vehicles and cyber threats; and labour market shifts like zero-hour contracts and the ‘gig’ economy. ESAT also conducts some analysis on a commercial basis, acting as a consultant to provide evidence to assess occupational risks and support their proportionate management. We carry this work out as part of HSE’s wider commercial strategy. This work can provide experience of a wide range of areas of analysis and techniques; and the opportunity to manage delivery to customers in the private sector, universities and the governments of other countries.

As part of a team currently comprising seven economists and five social researchers, you will have many opportunities to take on responsibility and develop your skills. The Economic and Social Analysis Team provides advice across the scope of HSE’s remit – from offshore oil and gas exploration to genetically modified organisms – and this offers great variety that will help you form a solid basis for a career as a government economist.