Regulatory Scientists

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About Us

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain's national regulator for workplace health and safety. We are dedicated to protecting people and places, helping everyone to lead safer and healthier lives at work.

Our Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) regulates biocides, pesticides, detergents and chemicals covered by REACH, as well as compliance with the Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation.

We are currently seeking five Regulatory Scientists to join CRD on a permanent basis across a variety of scientific disciplines.

Benefits

Salary of £31,657 - £34,570 , rising to £38,005 after successful completion of through-grading
Competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 28.97%
185 hours annual leave , increasing to 222 hours after five years' service
Public holidays plus one day of Civil Service privilege leave
Tailored learning and development opportunities
Hybrid working arrangements
A culture that promotes inclusion and diversity
Family-friendly policies and flexible working options
Enhanced parental leave benefits
Access to additional benefits including the Cycle to Work Scheme, Edenred discounts and vouchers

This is an exceptional opportunity to develop a specialist career in regulatory science while helping to protect people, communities and the environment.

The Role

Following comprehensive training, you will apply your scientific expertise to support the regulation of chemicals and help protect human health and the environment.

You will undertake a structured training programme lasting approximately 18-36 months , providing in-depth knowledge of chemical regulation and regulatory science.

Working primarily across the Biocides and Pesticides regimes, you will:

Analyse and interpret scientific data against relevant regulations, guidance and models
Support evidence-based regulatory decision making
Provide scientific and regulatory advice to colleagues, applicants, stakeholders and members of the public
Prepare technical assessments to internal quality standards
Present findings and recommendations to expert groups and Government departments
Work flexibly across regulatory teams to support business priorities

Please note that during the training period, you may be required to attend the office more frequently, including travel to other HSE sites and occasional overnight stays.

About You

To be considered, you must hold a degree (minimum 2:2) or Level 7/8 qualification in a relevant scientific discipline, including:

Environmental Sciences
Biological Sciences (e.g. Ecology, Zoology, Plant Sciences, Microbiology)
Agriculture
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Horticulture
Occupational Hygiene

You will also demonstrate:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to present technical information clearly and concisely
Effective planning and organisational skills
Initiative, decisiveness and sound judgement
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Equal Opportunities

The Health and Safety Executive and Webrecruit are equal opportunities employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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