Fire and Thermofluids 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 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.

Electrical Engineer Specialist

We are looking for high calibre engineers, who can apply their experience and knowledge in electrical and control system engineering to come and make a difference.

Your work will make the most of your engineering skills and specialist knowledge – whether that’s investigating the cause of a fatal incident, inspecting a workplace, helping an employer understand the right controls to have in place or contributing to intervention strategies and plans for an entire sector.

Explosive Atmospheres Higher Scientist

We are looking for an experienced scientist to join our Explosive Atmospheres Team in the Major Hazards Group. Based in the Science Division of our research laboratory and unique outdoor testing facilities, in Buxton, Derbyshire, 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.

You can expect to contribute to a diverse range of projects within the health and safety sector, and to be involved in both commercial and HSE work. You will be part of a team of specialists and will also collaborate with technical experts across many other disciplines.

For the right candidate, we are often able to support further study on a part time basis working towards Masters or PhD qualifications.

Offshore Occupational and Environmental Health Specialist

We’re seeking applications from experienced offshore safety engineers or scientists to join our dedicated team of offshore regulators.

Based in Aberdeen, this role involves regulating offshore oil and gas operations. You will be trained to protect worker health and safety by promoting the principles and practice of good occupational and environmental health practice.

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HR Director

Reporting to HSE’s incoming Chief Executive, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead on the People Agenda supporting the delivery of HSE’s new business strategy, and to set the direction of the HR Division during major change. We’re seeking applications from experienced and influential HR leaders to work collaboratively with our Executive Management Team and HSE Board to shape the future strategy for HSE. You will lead the HR Division to develop an ambitious People Strategy that maximises the potential of our professional workforce.

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Offshore Safety Specialist

We’re seeking applications from experienced offshore safety engineers or scientists to join our team of offshore regulators.

This is a unique opportunity for you to influence and improve safety across activities both on and offshore, including ageing installations, new exploration and production programmes, safe decommissioning and the most high tech innovations.

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Offshore Workforce Engagement Specialist

Energy Division’s role is the effective regulation of the UK’s Offshore Oil and Gas, pipelines, mines, diving and renewable power generation industries.

The role involves regulating companies involved in offshore oil and gas operations and related activities including participating in inspections & investigations involving multi-disciplined teams of other ED specialist inspectors.

The post offers a real opportunity to influence and improve safety across a wide range of activities both on and offshore, including ageing installations, new exploration and production programmes, safe decommissioning and the most high-tech innovations.

The role involves working with a range of people and organisations from global oil, drilling and engineering contracting companies, to smaller UK based entities; engaging with the offshore workforce as well as colleagues across ED and HSE and working with BEIS Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment & Decommissioning colleagues as part of the joint Competent Authority. It is critical to this role that you are able to develop relationships effectively, often at senior levels to regulate the offshore industry.

Pay and Reward Lead

The Pay and Reward manager role provides a great opportunity for you to work with us to develop innovate solutions in this area – and we’re looking for someone who can appreciate the current climate in the public sector.

You will be the point of contact with our parent department, DWP, together with HM Treasury and Cabinet Office as necessary, understanding the wider picture of Civil Service pay and reward and negotiating our annual pay award and pay strategies.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring the pay strategy meets the needs of the business and is delivered accurately and on time; and provide innovative and fresh solutions to our pay challenges. Working closely with senior leaders and HR colleagues, you will develop options and proposals and present these at senior management meetings.

We’ll also look to you to help us develop HSE’s long-term reward strategy to attract and retain talent and reward great performance, whilst working within HM Treasury guidance and principles.

Finally, you will manage our current pay policies and procedures, evaluating and reviewing where needed, so that they continue to support HSE’s business needs.

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Battery Research Scientist – 18 months Fixed Term Appointment

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.

This vacancy is for a scientist/engineer to join our Hazardous Materials Team in the Major Hazards Group, specifically to work in the area of battery safety and battery testing. This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills to contribute to valuable HSE and industry research projects to directly improve the lives of people in their workplaces and be part of a team developing a new technology area for our organisation.

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

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