HM Inspector of Quarries (Band 3/SEO)
Health and Safety Executive
Apply before Midday on Monday 16th September 2024
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Job summary
At HSE, we work with one goal in mind – to protect people and places. Great Britain’s health and safety record is the envy of much of the world. Central to our work to protect people is managing risk in a proportionate and effective way, supporting innovation and increasing productivity.
We don’t just inspect workplaces and investigate incidents, we campaign for better H&S practice, we craft and review guidance and regulations, we provide specialist products and services both here and overseas, and we produce crucial research and statistics – all towards our goal of helping Great Britain work well.
HSE 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.
Job description
A key operational arm of HSE; Energy Division (ED) regulates the UK’s offshore and onshore oil and gas industries, mines, quarries, diving, and renewable power generation. We employ around 140 professional engineers and scientists in these highly specialised and strategically important industries which are essential to the country’s economy and infrastructure. A single incident in these sectors could potentially have catastrophic consequences and cause serious harm to persons and the environment, also erode the public’s trust and acceptance of complex high-hazard industries, if the risks are not properly managed.
There are many ways that HSE promotes health and safety; by providing information, guidance and advice, by promoting skills training and competence, and by commissioning research. HSE has developed a goal setting system of health and safety legislation and regulation which it enforces. As workplaces change and technology advances, so do the health and safety implications which constantly present fresh challenges. HSE looks at developing new and innovative ways to build an effective health and safety culture in Great Britain; one that will protect people and places.
You will be required to give accurate and detailed feedback to dutyholders, employee representatives and other stakeholders about the findings of your inspections and investigations. You will be required to produce concise and accurate written reports of those inspections and investigations.
The role requires you to represent HSE at meetings with quarry operators, trade associations, professional and standards bodies; to promote safe quarrying practice and contribute to the development of industry guidance, standards and operational strategy.
HSE will provide support for you to understand your role within HSE and to continue your own professional development. You will be required to complete the HSE Regulators Training Programme (RTP) which will provide you with an accredited Post-Graduate Diploma qualification in Occupational Health and Safety.
The role requires significant travel across the United Kingdom and frequent stays away from home.
The role requires some flexibility according to the business needs of HSE and on occasions you will be required to support other units covering other industry sectors within Energy Division and HSE.
The post can be based in any of our HSE locations excluding our London Office. For details of locations please see here.
Please note that this post is not suitable for part time working due to the nature of the role.
Person specification
As a HM Inspector of Health and Safety (Quarries) you will report to HM Chief Inspector of Mines and be responsible for securing compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, the reduction in risk and the improvement of health and safety standards in quarrying activities in Great Britain by inspection, investigation and where necessary, the enforcement of the legislation.
The post carries a significant workload and a high level of personal responsibility for decision making. You will be expected to provide support and professional advice to colleagues on operational and regulatory matters, using your knowledge and skills, across industry sectors within Energy Division (Onshore boreholes and Renewable Energy) and other HSE Divisions.
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- Effective communication skills to influence change at all levels in the organisations we regulate;
- Sound analytical skills to identify underlying gaps and deficiencies related to risk management;
- Effective organisational and planning skills taking responsibility for delivering expected outcomes on time and to the required standard;
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, maintaining positive professional working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders;
- The ability to produce effective technical reports and present complex technical information in a clear and concise way for a non-technical audience.
Essential criteria
- Managing, supervising or regulating quarrying operations
- Knowledge of the range of major hazards and other hazards in quarrying and related activities and managing the associated risks, including geotechnical risks with excavations and tips and the safe use of explosives
At HSE, we are proud to be able to offer our people the opportunity to work in a hybrid way which combines working from home and the office. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your allocated office will be your contractual place of work. There will be a requirement to travel to the office for various activities e.g., collaborative working, supporting and training colleagues.
If hybrid working is suitable for you and your role, the arrangements will be determined primarily by business need, but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account.
Therefore, we would encourage candidates to consider if the commute from home to the office is a feasible distance to travel before making an application. Please note that if you are successful, hybrid working will be discussed prior to taking up the post.
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Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Breadth of experience
- Depth of information
- Evaluating information
- Scenario assessment
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- 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
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Selection process details
Application information
As part of your application, you will be invited to complete an anonymised CV that displays your career history, skills, experience, and qualifications. Your CV will not be assessed but used for reference purposes only.
You will also be asked to submit a Personal Statement, of up to 750 words, which demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job advert. The statement should discuss your knowledge of geotechnical hazards of excavations and tips, the safe use of explosives and the application of goal setting legislation in risk management in the quarrying industry.
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 is due to take place during week commencing 16th September where you will be assessed on your Personal Statement.
Interview Information
Interviews will be held in person in our Nottingham office during week commencing 30th September where you will be assessed on the behaviours and technical skills as detailed within the advert.
Please note these dates may change subject to panel availability.
You will also be asked to prepare a short presentation which should last no longer than 10 minutes. The subject of the presentation will be sent to candidates who are invited to interview.
AI Tools & Platforms
During the application process candidates are allowed to utilise AI (artificial intelligence) platforms and Tools to support them in writing their Behaviours, CVs, and Personal Statements. However, all information submitted must be factually accurate. This includes presenting the ideas and experience of others, or those generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. All presented information will be assessed at the Interview Stage.
Further Information
Please note that a Reserve List will be held for the period of up to 12 months.
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.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful in their application. For a summary of HSE terms and conditions as part of Civil Service Reform, please see the attached HSE Terms and Conditions document.
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 D&I Strategy.
HSE is proud to be a part of the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). As a Disability Confident employer, we positively welcome applications from disabled people. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to ensure anyone can participate in the recruitment and selection process.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all disabled applicants who provide evidence of meeting the minimum requirements necessary for the post.
If, during the application or interview process, you require any assistance due to a disability or a medical condition, please contact us at the email address below to discuss how we can support you. For example if you have a disability, and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please contact: hr.resourcing-team@hse.gov.uk
If successful in securing your role, HSE can provide suitable workplace adjustments to support you throughout your career with HSE.
Any move to HSE from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at here
Please note, if you are a current civil servant and you are currently undergoing any of the following formal actions your application will not be progressed any further; Formal discipline action, any formal action regarding attendance, poor performance or any restriction of duties as a result of disciplinary action.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Kevin Wilson
- Email : kevin.wilson@hse.gov.uk
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- Email : hr.resourcing-team@hse.gov.uk
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