Senior Regulatory Environmental Fate and Behaviour Scientist

Senior Regulatory Environmental Fate and Behaviour Scientist
Bootle, Bristol, Edinburgh, Milton Keynes, York (with hybrid working)

About Us

At the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), we believe everyone has the right to come home safe and well from their job. That's why our mission is to prevent work-related death, injury, and ill health.
We are now looking for two Senior Regulatory Environmental Fate and Behaviour Scientists to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. Flexible working, job shares and part-time hours will be considered.

The Benefits

• Salary of £45,954 - £53,265
• Access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• 25 days' annual holiday, increasing to 30 days after five years' service, plus bank holidays and one day of Civil Service privilege leave
• Parental leave benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• E-Gift Cards and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed
• Family-friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career
• Carer-friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• Flexible working options

This is a rewarding opportunity for experienced environmental scientists with great leadership styles to join our world-class organisation and support the safeguarding of health and safety practices across the UK.
Joining our inclusive environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to contribute their expertise to vital projects, you will discover excellent development opportunities and a superb rewards package.
What's more, you'll have the chance to develop your portfolio of experience whilst making an impact on the chemical industry to the benefit of the environment.
So, if you want to make an impact, shape the future of environmental safety, and grow your expertise, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Senior Regulatory Environmental Fate and Behaviour Scientist, you will provide vital scientific expertise to assess the impact of chemicals on the environment.
Specifically, you will assess the degradation and mobility of substances in soil, water, sediment and air to evaluate environmental hazards and exposure levels.
Acting as a senior member of the team, you will mentor and support junior colleagues, provide peer reviews and take the lead on specific aspects of technical projects including developing new guidance and processes.
You will also have the chance to lead on national and global activities involving new and emerging issues in environmental fate and behaviour.

Your role will also involve:

• Evaluating hazards and completing risk assessments
• Providing support for the approval/authorisation of biocides and pesticides
• Identifying training needs and building capability within the team
• Representing HSE in national and international expert groups
• Leading key projects, monitoring progress and ensuring deadlines and legislative targets are met

About You

To be considered as a Senior Regulatory Environmental Fate and Behaviour Scientist, you will need:

• Experience undertaking environmental fate and behaviour hazard, exposure, and risk assessments of chemicals
• Proven technical credibility and experience representing organisations at national or international meetings
• Leadership experience in managing teams and/or projects
• Excellent decision-making skills, while being open to challenge and involving others
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to present complex technical information effectively
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and meet demanding deadlines
• A degree (minimum 2:2) or level 7/8 qualification in a relevant science subject such as environmental sciences, biological sciences, chemistry, or natural sciences

The closing date for this role is 25th November 2024.

Other organisations may call this role Environmental Scientist, Senior Environmental Advisor, Regulatory Scientist, Senior Environmental Analyst, or Senior Regulatory Analyst.

Webrecruit and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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