Application Information
As part of your application, you will be invited to complete an anonymised CV detailing your career history, experience and qualifications. Please ensure your CV is aligned to the Essential Skills and Criteria listed in the advert.
You will also be required to complete an anonymised Personal Statement of no more than 750 words, demonstrating how you meet the Lead Criterion from the Essential Skills and Criteria: Demonstrable practical experience independently applying laboratory‑based analytical chemistry techniques (e.g. gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and/or mass spectrometry) to generate, analyse and interpret scientific data. This should be gained through work, higher education or structured training and include experience of method application, data analysis and ensuring data quality.
Please describe your practical experience of applying analytical chemistry techniques (e.g. GC, LC, MS). Your response should clearly include:
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The techniques used and your level of responsibility (e.g. method development, independent use, supervised use).
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How you generated, analysed and interpreted data.
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How you ensured data quality and accuracy.
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Any troubleshooting, optimisation or method development undertaken.
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
The sift will take place from week commencing 13 July 2026 when you will be assessed on your CV and Personal Statement.
Interview Information
Interviews will take place on 28 & 29 July 2026, in person at our Buxton site when you will be assessed against the Behaviours, Technical Skills and Your Experience detailed within the job advert.
Please note that sift and interview dates may be subject to change, and additional interview dates may be scheduled depending on the volume of applications and panel availability.
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this role and require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment will be withdrawn.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.
From 23rd June 2025, if you are successful at interview, as part of your pre-employment checks, HSEs 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 [email protected] .
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
It is the candidates 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.
Progression through pay ranges is subject to annual pay awards as permitted within annual Civil Service pay remit guidance and negotiations with trade unions.
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.
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: [email protected]
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.
