Administrative Support - York, United Kingdom - Health and Safety Executive

Health and Safety Executive

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York, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £22,845 - £23,500

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:

Administrative Officer

Band 6
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
HSE
Chemical Regulations Division (CRD)
Type of role:
Administration / Corporate Support
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
2Contents

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Location

Kings Pool, Mallard House, 3 Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PXAbout the job

Job summary:

At the Chemical Regulations Division (CRD), we work with one goal in mind - to protect human health and the environment from the effects of potentially harmful substances.

To help us meet these challenges, we have 2 opportunities for administrative staff at AO/Band 6 level in the Pesticide Operational Support Team.

Please note - part time opportunities are available, however the minimum number of hours a week we can accommodate is 22.5 across three days.

Job description:

We currently have vacancies within our Pesticide Operational Support Team.

As an Administrative Support Officer your responsibilities will include:

You will be the administrator of internal CRD databases.
You will support CRDs records and data management functions, including carrying out records reviews.
You will respond to telephone and written enquiries, requests for advice from colleagues in CRD, members of public and other organisations.
You will be involved in general administrative duties and other work as directed by the team leader.

This list of key responsibilities is not exhaustive

Person specification:

Essential Skills and Criteria

A team player with good collaboration skills, with experience of working within a close team
Good communication skills to enable effective verbal and written correspondence with internal and external stakeholders
Good organisational skills, to work within a fastpaced environment, with strict deadlines, competing priorities and ensuring a quality service is provided.
You must have a working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of software packages (Word, Excel and Outlook)

HSE encourage staff to take 5 learning and development days a year.

This could involve online learning courses or face to face classroom-based courses relevant to your role to continue your professional knowledge i.e.

- we are supportive of colleagues who wish to undertake professional apprenticeship qualifications.

Benefits:

Alongside your salary of £22,845, Health and Safety Executive contributes £6,168 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 26.6%, 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 1day 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:

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Strengths, Ability and Experience

Application Information:

Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website.

Application Guidance

Sift Information

The sift is due to take place from the week commencing 8th April 2024, where you will be assessed on your personal statement.

Interview Information

The Interviews will be face to face and will take place at the York HSE office at Mallard House, YO1 7PX.

Interviews will be scheduled for week commencing 15th April 2024 where you will be assessed on strengths and your experience.

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Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments may be made within various CRD teams such as:
Corporate support

Policy

Plant Protection Products (PPP)

Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH)

Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP)

Enforcement

Evidence and New Technologies Team

Sponsorship
For a summary of HSE terms and conditions as part of Civil Service Reform, please see the attached document.

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