Aberdeen, Ashford (Kent), Basingstoke, Birmingham, Bootle, Bristol, Buxton, Cardiff, Carlisle, Carmarthen, Chelmsford, Crewe, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxted, Plymouth, Sheffield, Wrexham, York
Job Summary
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the independent regulator for work-related health and safety. Our purpose is to protect people and the environment – we save lives. By making content clear and accessible, you’ll help millions of people understand how to stay safe, comply with the law and manage risk in a sensible way. This can be providing smaller businesses with good content that’s clear on the actions they can take to manage risk themselves. At the opposite end of the scale, this also means tackling the most serious risks to our society.
We are currently recruiting for a Content Designer in our Web and Design Unit. This is an exciting opportunity for designers who are enthusiastic about all forms of design and want to make a positive impact in helping to protect people from death, injury and ill-health. Our ambition is to produce a best-in-class web presence that delivers HSE guidance, content and services that meet user needs. The main focus is on HSE’s work to deliver guidance and services on building safety regulation.
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.
Job Description
You will:
* create, test and iterate user-centred content, making complex language and processes easier to understand
* use analytics, user feedback, and user research to evaluate and improve content
* build relationships with stakeholders (subject matter experts) to understand their goals and work with them to improve user journeys and content maintain relationships with other user-centred design professionals in HSE and across-government
* help with quality assuring content design work, undertaking 2nd checks and content 'crits'
* identify emerging issues, trends and opportunities which might impact or benefit your work
* pitch your concepts and solutions, and negotiate and agree briefs and schedules
* work with others to identify and agree criteria for monitoring the performance and impact of content
This post can be based in any of the advertised locations however, the team is based in our Bootle office and there is the expectation that you will attend the Bootle office at least once per week or as business requires. As this position may be based at two different working locations, the successful candidate will be subject to multiple placed working and will therefore be able to claim their travel expenses for commuting to Bootle.
For details of HSE locations please see here HSE Offices
You Will
* create, test and iterate user-centred content, making complex language and processes easier to understand
* use analytics, user feedback, and user research to evaluate and improve content
* build relationships with stakeholders (subject matter experts) to understand their goals and work with them to improve user journeys and content maintain relationships with other user-centred design professionals in HSE and across-government
* help with quality assuring content design work, undertaking 2nd checks and content 'crits'
* identify emerging issues, trends and opportunities which might impact or benefit your work
* pitch your concepts and solutions, and negotiate and agree briefs and schedules
* work with others to identify and agree criteria for monitoring the performance and impact of content
This post can be based in any of the advertised locations however, the team is based in our Bootle office and there is the expectation that you will attend the Bootle office at least once per week or as business requires. As this position may be based at two different working locations, the successful candidate will be subject to multiple placed working and will therefore be able to claim their travel expenses for commuting to Bootle.
For details of HSE locations please see here HSE Offices
Person specification
The role requires a practitioner with content design experience who will define and assure best practice, making sure our content aligns to HSE’s strategy and objectives, while meeting the needs of our users. You will work with the content design team, service teams and policy to produce guidance, content and services. This job has been mapped to the Digital, Data and Technology Profession Capability Framework - GOV.UK and will use the knowledge of Government Digital Service ways of working and design roles.
Essential Skills And Criteria
You will have:
* experience of working as a content designer or in a similar role
* ability to translate complex or technical concepts into clear and useful content
* experience of using data, user feedback, and user research to improve content or a product
* ability to work on multiple projects with numerous stakeholders, and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
* some experience of digital accessibility standards
* good interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt your communication style to work in teams with digital and non-digital professionals
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Delivering at Pace
* Making Effective Decisions
* Communicating and Influencing
* 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.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Application information
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete an anonymous CV which will cover your career history, skills, experience and qualifications.
You will also be invited to complete a 500-word Personal Statement that demonstrates how you meet the Essential Skills and Criteria.
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/
Sift
At sift you will be assessed on your CV and Personal Statement. Please note, the CV and Personal Statement will be marked as one combined competency.
A sift will take place from week commencing 16th June.
Interview
At interview, you will be assessed against the three Behaviours and experience listed within the job advert
Interviews will take place from week commencing 30th June.
In the event of a high number of applications at interview standard we will assess on the lead behaviour Delivering at Pace.
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.
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
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.
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.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
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.
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.
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
* Name : Emma Groves
* Email : emma.groves@hse.gov.uk
Recruitment team
* Email : hr.resourcing-team@hse.gov.uk
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: 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/ #J-18808-Ljbffr