Technology, data, and digital services underpins everything that HSE does. We are a knowledge organisation, with a wealth of experience in keeping people safe. It is the responsibility of the Technology Division (TD) to ensure that everyone in the organisation can access our data and information, to share it and to use it to make effective decisions. We support over 3000 colleagues working across Great Britain and, our services keep inspectors functioning effectively and efficiently on industrial sites nationwide, from oil platforms in the North Sea to our deepest mines and quarries. We strive to constantly improve the technologies and services supporting the organisation. Our end user computing devices are leading edge, and we are making significant progress in delivering new cloud-based services. Our service management and information management services are very highly regarded within the organisation and pride themselves on excellent customer service. Our commercial team has built strong relationships with suppliers and our project management team is embedded in our corporate change programme, transforming the older legacy systems that have underpinned the organisation for a long time. Our apprenticeships are offered on a 23 month Fixed Term contract with the possibility of a Permanent Contract upon successful completion of your apprenticeship and satisfactory performance. Please be advised that due to the Apprenticeship component, part-time hours are unavailable for this role., You will deliver software development solutions and support to major digital and technology services change programmes transforming HSE and, support the implementation of continuous improvement (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) for services once live. By converting user requirements into technical requirements, you will ensure that user expectations are accurately reflected in the software products developed. You will write maintainable software solutions to meet the design, ensuring that accessibility and security best practices are adhered to. You will also undertake Test Driven Development (TDD) through unit testing of solutions, to identify and, where necessary, resolve and propose practical solutions. You will create and maintain project documentation, implementing change control to ensure that software development changes may be tracked, and quality risks managed. Practice continuous self-learning to keep up to date with technological developments to enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for own professional development., We have an opportunity for 2 Software Developers to join our Technology Division where you will undergo a Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship. For more information on the apprenticeship on offer please see here Software Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship, QA You will be supported from day one for your learning and development into this role, ensuring you are supported every step of the way in completing your apprenticeship and getting the experience you need to excel in your new role. Over time, you will grow into your skillset and role and be able to take ownership and responsibility for certain business processes in-line with your development. Please note, this role can be based in any of the advertised HSE locations however, occasional travel to other HSE Offices may be required., As an apprentice Software Developer, you will be paired with engineering colleagues to learn on the job whilst designing, running, and improving software components. You can expect to benefit from training, coaching, and mentoring to help you develop in this role. You will be learning to work to our technical standards writing clean and secure code. Alongside this you will be mentored to help develop a rounded set of skills and supporting knowledge: + Working in a test-driven manner; testing, correcting, and documenting simple programs or scripts. + Building your knowledge of different systems and software implementation. + Providing crucial service support to users with difficulties or issues. + You will be a hard-working and enthusiastic individual with a flexible and collaborative approach to work. + You will be someone who can work well as part of a busy team but are equally comfortable working independently or with limited supervision., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: + Changing and Improving + Working Together + Making Effective Decisions, 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. If you successfully pass the test, you will then be invited to complete the final stage of your application. + A Personal Statement, of no more than 500 words, which details how you meet the essential skills and criteria listed in the person specification. Application Guidance Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a personal statement How to apply It is recommended that candidates use the STAR approach in your answers - Situation, Task, Action, Result - to structure your example, guidance about the STAR method can be found on gov.uk and, to refer to the Success Profiles Behaviours (Level 2 EO) guide which can also be found on gov.uk Sift Information The sift will take place from 4th September when and you will be assessed on your Personal Statement. Please note that in the event of a high number of applications, an initial sift may be conducted on the lead criterion from your Personal Statement: + The ability to communicate effectively, have a working level of customer service and teamwork skills. If candidates pass this benchmark, they will then progress to full sift on their Personal Statement. Interview Information Interviews are scheduled to take place via Microsoft Teams from 19th September when you will be assessed on the advertised behaviours and, strength based questions. Please note the sift and interview dates could be subject to change due to panel availability. 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, CVs 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. Further information can be found here Artificial intelligence and recruitment, Civil Service Careers. 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. Further Information 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 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 internal.fraud@cabinetoffice.gov.uk 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. 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 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). 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).
+ The ability to communicate effectively, have a working level of customer service and teamwork skills. (Lead criterion) + Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and learn new tools and techniques. + Critical thinking and the ability to investigate, evaluate information and reach conclusions. + Ability to follow agreed procedures, work with minimum supervision and use own initiative to organise own workload. + The ability to work with programmes such as MS Office suite, and other systems with ease. Eligibility This is a development role so to be eligible to apply, the training and development you receive must provide you with significant new skills and learning. This is an essential requirement for apprenticeship funding and means you must not already hold a similar or higher qualification, be working towards a similar or higher qualification, or be significantly experienced in the Software Development modules. Entry level qualification requirements: To be eligible to apply for this role you must have completed a Level 3 Software Development Apprenticeship with QA or hold an equivalent qualification with another training provider. If you do not hold this qualification, you must hold one of the following: + An A-level in Technology or Mathematics. + A BTEC Diploma in IT. + 2 years' experience in a relevant role: o IT Support role e.g. Help Desk, First line o Software testing or any work that utilises basic coding o Any other technical job that uses IT equipment or software o Any data analytics or reporting related role. If you hold any of the above (excluding the Level 3 Software Development Apprenticeship), please note that any candidate must complete and pass our Learning Providers aptitude test. If you hold a similar or higher qualification or are currently working towards a similar or higher qualification in the Software Development modules, any offer of employment will be withdrawn. You will be asked to provide evidence of the above qualifications or experience if invited to interview. In addition you must: + Be aged 16 or over (there is no upper age limit). + Have the right to work in the UK and have been ordinarily resident in the UK/EU/EA for 3 consecutive years before starting the apprenticeship. For candidates aged 19 and over For this programme, Software Development, in line with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) HSE has agreed that it is a learner-led decision to complete Functional Skills (Level 2 Maths and English). This means that if you cannot evidence you have this already, you now have the option to complete the Functional Skills or opt-out if you prefer. We wish to encourage learners to continue with Functional Skills, especially if you feel it would be beneficial in improving your literacy or numeracy skills or it may be helpful for your future career ambitions to have an English and Maths qualification but for this pathway it is not mandatory. For candidates aged 16-18 You will be required to provide evidence of a level 2 equivalent qualification in Maths and English (i.e., GCSE Grade A-C). If you do not hold or are unable to provide evidence of this, you will be required to undertake Functional Skills exams (Level 2 Maths and English) as part of the apprenticeship programme.,
* Level 3 Software Development Apprenticeship with QA or hold an equivalent qualification with another training provider;
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* An A-level in Technology or Mathematics;
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* A BTEC Diploma in IT;
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* 2 years' experience in a relevant role; IT Support role e.g. Help Desk, First line; Software testing or any work that utilises basic coding; Any other technical job that uses IT equipment or software; Any data analytics or reporting related role.
Alongside your salary of £30,167, Health and Safety Executive contributes £8,739 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.
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