Job Description

Details

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Reference number

424866

Salary

45,954 - 53,265
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

HSE - Science Division (SD)

Type of role

Statistics

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Bootle, Buxton

About the job

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Job summary

As a Senior Statistical Officer you will provide operational statistical support across HSE, with a particular focus initially on the Building Safety Division (BSD). Your work will help ensure HSE continues to protect people by preventing death, injury and ill health in Great Britain's workplaces, while supporting the day-to-day delivery of BSD's objectives.


You will be part of an analytical team working alongside health and safety and building safety specialists, producing clear and reliable evidence to support effective decision-making. You will also help maintain good practice in line with the principles of the Statistics Code of Practice.


The role involves responsibility for important aspects of statistical production, including managing data sources, producing high-quality outputs, and supporting colleagues -- both analysts and non-analysts -- in making appropriate use of evidence. You will be encouraged to further develop your own technical skills through training and experience, while contributing to a supportive and inclusive team environment.


Please note: Part-time working hours are available for this role. We can accept part-time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Travel

Occasional travel to our Bootle office will be required for monthly team meetings.

Job description

Key responsibilities

You will work on a breadth of projects which will require you to;

Create new data solutions/collections through the manipulation of multiple data sources, to better meet customer needs Proactively engage early and often with the customer to share analytical results, and to discuss findings, taking data limitations into account Influence the debate and the decision-making process to ensure that robust data collection is facilitated Drive forward suitable technologies, tools and analytical techniques, leading the way in their application and acts as a main point of contact to ensure effective delivery within, and across teams Use the most appropriate methods and tools to use to deliver analysis, confidently adapting their approach as required to effectively manipulate a variety of data sources Take responsibility for the delivery of high quality statistical advice and analysis Build the capability of others by sharing knowledge about data sources, data manipulation and appropriate innovations within own team or across business area

Person specification

Essential Skills & Criteria

Proven leadership capability and experience to overcome challenges alongside managing a team and prioritising tasks in line with organisational aspirations Able to demonstrate analytical experience, including a track record in the practical application of analysis or research with an in depth knowledge of data sources Experience of managing the delivery of complex projects and delivering quality outcomes to meet customer demands Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex analysis to non-specialists and contribute effectively to discussions with ministers, senior officials and external stakeholders Ability to deliver high impact analysis to tight deadlines, using forward planning to identify risks and issues

Qualifications

To be eligible for this role you should have:

a first- or second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) in a numerate subject containing taught statistical content (e.g. Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Psychology, Geography,)

Apprenticeships

As an apprentice you could apply if you:

have achieved a Level 6 Data Scientist Degree Apprenticeship

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have achieved a Level 4 Data Analytics apprenticeship and are able to demonstrate Continuous Professional Development via a logbook that has been signed off by an existing member of the GSG profession in the role of manager or mentor, covering 2 years in a statistical/data analysis field in government.

Experience route

Alternatively you could apply if you:

have worked in a statistical or data science field and are able to demonstrate Continuous Professional Development (via a logbook) covering a minimum of two years. You will need to evidence how you applied statistics or data science at the same level as a foundation degree or HND (level five) and demonstrates the expected skills as outlined in the GSG Competency framework.

Please note - candidates may apply in their final year of study whilst they are still awaiting their qualification result, however, formal contracts can only be offered upon confirmation of the achievement of the relevant qualification. Failure to provide the qualification would result in failure of Pre-employment checks.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Delivering at Pace Seeing the Big Picture Leadership

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:


Presenting and Disseminating Data Effectively Acquiring Data/Understanding Customer Needs Data Analysis

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 45,954, Health and Safety Executive contributes 13,312 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

We invest in our people with;

Competitive rates of pay Access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme to which HSE contribute 28.97%, far more than in the private sector Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career Carer friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture 25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave Parental leave benefits As a member of HSE you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Application Information

As part of your application, you will be invited to complete an anonymised CV which should include your career history, experience, and qualifications.

Please note this is for information purposes only and will not be assessed

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You will also be asked to complete an anonymised Personal Statement, of no more than 750 words which demonstrates how you meet the Essential Skills & Criteria listed within the job advert.

Application Guidance

Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a Personal Statement https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/

Sift information

The sift will take place from 29th September when you will be assessed on your Personal Statement.

Interview information

Interviews will take place from 13th October when you will be assessed against the behaviours and technical skills detailed within the job advert.


Please note: Sift and Interview dates may be subject to change due to panel availability.

AI Tools & Platforms

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Sponsorship

This role is not open to application from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment will be withdrawn.

Further Information

Please note that a Reserve List will be held for the period of up to 12 months. There is no guarantee you will be offered a role from our reserve lists, so if you see a vacancy on Civil Service Jobs that you are interested in, we recommend you apply.


HSE reserve the right to conduct additional checks, including Google and social media checks, when recruiting candidates into a role within HSE. These checks will be carried out in line with the Civil Service Commission Principles and, if used all candidates will be subject to these additional checks.


From 23rd June 2025, if you are successful at interview, as part of your pre-employment checks, HSE's Recruitment Team are required to check your details against the Internal Fraud Hub (IFH), using your personal details - name, NINO, and date of birth. If you are included on the database, you will be refused employment

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If you believe that there has been an error in the inclusion of your data and wish to make an appeal, please contact the CO email box internal.fraud@cabinetoffice.gov.uk .


Details of the types of internal fraud/dishonesty covered by this process are defined by the Cabinet Office and can be found here Internal Fraud Register privacy notice - GOV.UK


Existing Civil Servants and applicants from accredited NDPBs are eligible to apply but will only be considered on loan basis (Civil Servants) or secondment (accredited NDPBs). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.



Furthermore, existing Civil Servants must gain written approval from their Line Manager prior to applying for this campaign. At the point of offer, you will be asked to provide this evidence. Offers will be revoked if the appropriate approvals cannot be produced when requested.







Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Ian Polanowski Email : ian.polanowski@hse.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk

Further information

If you believe that Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition have not been met, you can raise a complaint by emailing: HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk or by writing to HSE at the following address:


HR Resourcing Team, 2.3 Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 7HS. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact Civil Service commissioners:


https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/civilservicecodecomplaints/