Fluid Flow Modeller (Band 4/HEO)

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.

Our role goes beyond worker protection to include public assurance. We work to ensure people feel safe where they live, where they work and, in their environment. Great Britain s health and safety record is the envy of much of the world. Central to this is our work to protect people by managing risk in a proportionate and effective way, supporting innovation and increasing productivity.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Fluid Flow Modeller to join our team in HSE s Science Division. You will apply mathematical modelling and numerical analyses to a wide range of health and safety-related applications. You will be involved in modelling anything from releases of cryogenic hydrogen to explosions to the transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

This post will be based in the Science Division of the HSE at our Science and Research Centre in Buxton, Derbyshire. HSE s Science Division 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.

Our capabilities encompass a wide range of topics including; fire, explosion, process safety and engineering; occupational and environmental health; risk assessment; work environment; and specialist photographic and analytical services. This breadth of expertise underpins our particular strength in creating multidisciplinary teams to support major incident investigations and policy development, as well as undertaking high quality research.

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 28 hours per week., This is an exciting opportunity for a Scientist to join our Fluid Dynamics Team in the Analysis and Risk Capability Group in a growing organisation. The team carry out numerical analysis across a broad range of fluid flow problems using various techniques including Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Our main expertise lies in the analysis and modelling of fluid flows using approaches ranging from simple empirical and integral models to large complex three-dimensional CFD simulations. We apply mathematical skills in a wide range of health and safety-related applications areas such as gas dispersion, two-phase flows, fire and smoke movement, source terms and explosions.

The work carried out by the team is project based and can vary greatly in nature. Projects may be internally or externally funded, research or support projects, or incident investigations. There is a strong emphasis on team working and collaboration, and you will be expected to work with specialists and technical experts across many other disciplines.

Travel

As part of this role there will be some occasional travel required, this will include travelling for meetings and events. Full notice will be provided if successful in post when this will occur., + Apply knowledge on fluid dynamics and modelling in research projects for HSE or externally funded projects

• Report the outcomes of scientific work through writing reports and papers, presentations and providing verbal feedback to customers

• Liaise with colleagues in other parts of HSE to support multi-disciplinary teams to offer the best possible service to customers

• Manage your time and resources within your control to ensure that projects are completed to time and cost

• Contribute to the development of future work for the Team by providing ideas and technical input to bids

• Take personal responsibility for ensuring that your training and development are aligned with business objectives, At Interview, you will be assessed on the advertised Behaviours, Technical Skill and Experience.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 10th March.

Interviews will take place in our Buxton office, SK17 9JN, and further information will be sent to candidates who are successful at sift.

Please note that the advertised interview dates may change due to panel availability, you will be provided with full notice if this is to occur.

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, CV s 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., 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.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

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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

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Working for the Civil Service

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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).

• An in-depth understanding of fluid flow behaviour and expertise in fluid flow modelling which can relate to relevant health and safety applications

• Good communication skills, including report writing and presenting to customers

• Ability to work with scientists from a range of disciplines, A Degree in a relevant numerate discipline (a field of study that involves a significant amount of mathematics)

A PhD, or equivalent relevant experience, in the development and application of fluid flow models

Behaviours

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

• Communicating and Influencing

• Working Together

Technical skills

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

• GSE Framework: Building and applying knowledge – Applying knowledge, Due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and, Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

(Please note that candidates must be able to supply current 3 years residency within the UK. If they do not hold 3 years residency, they will fail the check)

Alongside your salary of £36,235, Health and Safety Executive contributes £10,497 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 28.9% 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

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, + Name : David Griffiths

• Email : david.griffiths@hse.gov.uk

Recruitment team

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