Geospatial Analyst (Band 4/HEO)

Job summary

At HSE, we work with one goal in mind – to help keep Britain’s workforce safe and healthy. Our work touches virtually every sector of Great Britain’s industries. Combining specialists from numerous fields, we strive to keep people and their working environments safe.

We don’t just inspect workplaces and investigate incidents, we campaign for better Health and Safety practice, we craft and review guidance and regulations, we provide specialist products and services both here and overseas, and we produce crucial research and statistics – all towards our goal of helping Great Britain work well.

HSE’s Science, Engineering and Analysis 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: geographical, statistical and economic analysis; fire, explosion, process safety and engineering; occupational and environmental health; risk assessment; work environment; and specialist photographic and other 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.

Travel

This opportunity requires the successful candidate to travel to our research laboratory and unique outdoor testing facilities, in Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9JN, at least one day per week.

Job description

We are looking for a Geospatial Analyst to join the Geospatial Team, part of the Analysis & Risk Group within HSE's Science, Engineering and Analysis Division. This is an excellent opportunity to use your Geographical Information systems (GIS) skills to contribute to valuable operational and scientific projects, providing services and undertaking research and analysis to support HSE’s regulation and enforcement duties.

You will be part of a team of geospatial specialists and there will be opportunities to collaborate with scientific and technical experts across many other disciplines.

Your responsibilities will include:• Undertaking scientific research and analysis to support HSE science and analysis projects, applying geospatial approaches for data processing, statistical analysis and visualisation.• Supporting the development and application of technical processes for the ongoing maintenance of HSE’s National Population Database.• Presenting outputs of scientific research and analysis to technical and non-technical audiences in the form of reports, scientific papers, presentations and meetings.• Providing technical input for submission of proposals and helping to identify opportunities to broaden the reach of the geospatial team’s offerings inside and outside of HSE.• Collaborating with other scientists and analysts in HSE in multi-disciplinary projects. Providing geographical insight and ensuring that spatial relationships are effectively considered in analytical work.

Person specification

You will be able to demonstrate, the following:

Essential Skills and Criteria:

• Strong skills and experience in applying geospatial technologies and analytical techniques to investigate and answer operational and/or research questions.• Experience of managing and maintaining corporate GIS datasets including the development and implementation of routines and scripts.• Experience of using GIS software and platforms such as ArcGIS, QGIS and ArcGIS Online.• Knowledge and experience of programming languages such as python, R and Arcpy.• Strong communication skills e.g. technical reports and papers, presentations and user guides.• The capacity to work on a variety of projects simultaneously and reprioritising to suit changing demands.• The capability to work with stakeholders to set priorities, objectives and timescales.• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Behaviours

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Making Effective Decisions

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £38,005, Health and Safety Executive contributes £11,010 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• 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.

Things you need to know

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, Strengths and Experience.

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. You will also be asked to complete an anonymised Personal Statement, of no more than 500 words, demonstrating how you meet the essential skills and criteria of the job advert.

Alongside this you will be asked to write a 250-word behavioural example on Making Effective Decisions.

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 Information

A sift will take place during week commencing 5th October, where you will be assessed on your CV, Personal Statement and Making Effective Decisions behaviour.

In the event of a high number of applications we will initially sift on the first essential criteria 'Experience of using GIS so