Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – Non-Executive Director DWP is seeking one Non-Executive Director (NED) with a range of established skills/competence to join HSE’s Board. We are looking for candidates who can provide experience from other organisations with challenges on a similar scale to HSE. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is a Crown Executive Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). HSE is the national independent regulator for health and safety for those at work and those affected by work activities. Its wide range of activities includes overseeing major hazard safety regimes (including offshore oil and gas and onshore chemical processing), workplace inspections, accident investigations, policy development and publishing guidance and research. The HSE Board oversees all these activities and is responsible for delivering Government policy and advising Government on health and safety issues. HSE is a well-respected, world-class regulator but needs to tackle the future by developing innovative, modern strategic approaches to influence further improvements. HSE has published a new strategy that recognises and accommodates the impacts of the changing world of work, industrial and technological advance, the green economy, the role of HSE in post EU Exit chemicals regulation and the Building Safety Regulator. The new strategy provides HSE with an enabling tool, direction, and principles through which HSE has the flexibility to innovate, reform and trial new ways of working to establish those with the greatest effect, whilst maintaining those that have been proven to have a positive effect and have stood the test of time. Further information about HSE can be found at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/index.htm The Role of a Non-Executive Director The successful candidate will contribute to the Board’s role in leading HSE, with the opportunity to influence the future direction of health and safety in Great Britain. In particular, the Board is seeking a Non-Executive Director who can provide strategic insight and challenge on the prevention of work-related ill health across sectors, helping HSE deliver its ambition to protect people and reduce harm at work. Key responsibilities include: Helping lead the work of HSE by operating effectively as a Board Member and contributing to Board meetings and discussions; Providing strategic challenge and assurance on HSE’s approach to improving workplace health and preventing work- related ill health; Chairing or participating in the activities of Board Committees; Building and maintaining effective working relationships with a broad range of networks and stakeholders; Providing guidance on financial management and ensuring the effective scrutiny of HSE's financial practices, in line with public sector accountability standards; Representing HSE externally, acting collectively in representing its decisions to stakeholders and the general public; Acting as a critical friend to HSE’s senior staff, particularly in their area of expertise; and Demonstrating a commitment to the Seven Principles of Public life. Essential Criteria We are seeking a candidate with the right skills and abilities to complement the existing Board members. Successful candidate will need to demonstrate: An understanding of the work, priorities and challenges of HSE and the context within which it operates. A track record in preventing work -related ill health and improving workforce health outcomes in the public or private sectors, at a scale relevant to the responsibilities you will fulfil. Effective decision-making skills, with the ability to critically analyse complex information and make clear, evidence-based recommendations. strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, accept challenge and constructively challenge others with clarity and respect A proven ability to build strong relationships at executive level and with senior stakeholders. Desirable Criteria The following criteria is desirable; Candidates would not need to demonstrate all necessary of these below: On-going connections with relevant stakeholders in Scotland. Location: Northwest Number of Roles: 1 Remuneration: £15,100 per annum Time Commitment: A minimum time commitment of 36 days per annum Length of Term: F ixed term of between three and five years The vacancy closes at 17:00 on 26/02/2026. For more information and to apply to this role please click apply.