Job summary
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. We are dedicated to protecting people and places and helping everyone lead safer and healthier lives.
The Change Team sits within our Operational Services Division and is comprised of three key pillars:
- Transformation Office (TO),
- Programme and Project Management (PPM),
- Change and Business Improvement (C&BI).
These pillars contain professional practitioners who are deployed to projects and programmes within HSE. Each pillar is led by a Head of Change and Practice Lead. The Data and Management information Analyst (DMIA) role will work alongside other professionals, e.g. other Analysts, Change Practitioners, Business Architects, from across the three pillars, to provide expert analytics and support to the delivery of HSE transformation and operational excellence.
Working Pattern
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
Travel to other offices for training, meetings and projects may be required on an ad-hoc basis. These may, on occasion, necessitate overnight stays.
NB Dependant on business need this role may be extended or become permanent.
Job details
You will work within multidisciplinary teams to support the delivery of the various organisational benefits and enhancements. You will be responsible for supporting work across digital and transformation projects to articulate business and user requirements, design and implement new services, processes, organisational structures and ways of working. You will also provide continuous improvement support to HSE’s operations.
You will be responsible for:
- Understanding and interpreting business problems to identify and implement appropriate data solutions.
- Leading the creation of data models and conceptual and logical data structures to support recommendations and inform the design and implementation of new services and processes across HSE.
- Collecting, preparing, analysing, presenting and reporting on large and complex qualitative and quantitative datasets, using a range of analysis and modelling techniques to derive actionable insights and identify/predict trends.
- Leading the creation of planning and performance reporting frameworks and the definition of KPIs to maximise operational excellence and analysing, modelling and forecasting the impact of change initiatives on existing operational and financial KPIs.
- Utilising programming skills for data analytics. Identifying, collecting and migrating data to and from a range of systems.
- Building relationships and liaising with key stakeholders to help them understand the relationship between data models and operational service, highlighting risks where appropriate.
- Supporting day-to-day business operations and working with colleagues across the wider team to deliver against priorities and drive best practice
- Performing line management and/or matrix management of more junior staff, as required.
Person specification
Essential Skills and Criteria
- Demonstrable experience translating business issues into high quality data and MI analysis output that drive insight and decision-making. (Lead criterion)
- Extensive previous experience in a Data Analyst or Data Scientist role
- Ability to successfully work as part of a project team, balancing competing demands and defining and working to agreed deliverables and deadlines.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL) and Microsoft Power Platform (PowerBI, Automate, etc).
- Demonstrable IT and mathematical skills with the ability to quickly learn new systems and ways of working.
- Ability to develop strong and productive relationships with stakeholders and to communicate at all levels to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Hybrid Working
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.
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.
For details of HSE locations please see here HSE Offices
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Data Analyst - Delivering business impact through data (practitioner level)
- Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Data Analyst - Data preparation and linkage (practitioner level)
- Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Senior Performance Analyst - Performance measurement (practitioner level)
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £47,686, Health and Safety Executive contributes £13,814 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.
Artificial intelligence
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 (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Ability, Experience and Technical skills.
Upon submitting your short application form, you will be invited to complete Civil Service Numerical Test.
Please complete the online test as soon as possible, within 24-48 hours is recommended, to allow time to complete your full application. If successfully pass the test, you will then be invited to complete the final stage of your application.
If you successfully pass the test, you will then be invited to complete the final stage of your application.
You must complete the online tests and your full application form by midday on 1st June 2026. If you fail to complete the online test and full application form before the deadline, your application will be withdrawn.
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.
There will be maintenance for online tests on Sunday 31st May 2026. This means you will be unable to access the online tests between 4pm and midnight. Your progress will be saved, and you will be able to continue once the tests are available again.
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 ensure you tailor your CV to match the Essential Skills and Criteria as listed within the advert.
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 and Criteria listed in the job advert. Please address the lead criterion first.
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/
Please access the following link for guidance and further information on the Civil Service Tests, including practice tests: Civil Service online tests - GOV.UK
Sift Information
The sift is due to take place during week commencing 8th of June 2026 when you will be assessed on your Personal Statement and CV.
In the event of a high volume of applications, an initial sift will be conducted on your Personal Statement against the lead criterion “Demonstrable experience translating business issues into high quality data and MI analysis output that drive insight and decision-making.”
Should you pass the benchmark for the Lead Criterion, you will then progress to be assessed on your full Personal Statement and CV against the essential skills and criteria.
Interview Information
The interviews will consist of a 2 stage process.
1st stage: If you are successful at the sift, you will be invited to a first stage interview, these are due to take place week commencing 22nd June 2026 where you will be assessed against the technical skills detailed within the job advert. Please see below for Technical Skills:
Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Data Analyst - Delivering business impact through data - Practitioner
Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Data Analyst - Data preparation and linkage - Practitioner
Performance analyst - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework
If you are successful at first stage interviews you will be invited to second stage interview, there are due to take place week commencing 6th of July 2026 where you will be assessed against the Behaviours listed in the advert.
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.
Additional 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. 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 [email protected] .
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.
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.
Progression through pay ranges is subject to annual pay awards as permitted within annual Civil Service pay remit guidance and negotiations with Trade Unions.
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.
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: [email protected]
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 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
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) (opens in a new window)
- 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 (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Recruitment team
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: [email protected] 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/
Attachments
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