Social Research Scientist: Principal Research Officer

We are looking for an exceptional social scientist to provide high quality analysis to diverse business areas across HSE, including analytical support for HSE's Health and Work Programme and supporting maintenance of an effective legal framework for reducing work accidents and ill-health.

You will provide social science based evidence to support HSE's policy development and programme delivery needs. Social researchers support delivery through giving evidence-based advice to inform the process of designing, targeting, running and evaluating interventions. You will work as part of HSE's Economic and Social Analysis Team (ESAT). This multi-disciplinary team of economists and social researchers work closely on a wide variety of projects addressing the full remit of HSE's mission. The wider Analysis and Risk Group includes statisticians, psychologists, human factors, epidemiologists and data science colleagues. You will work closely with these specialists and with policy and operational colleagues to ensure evidence can increase the effectiveness of programmes in improving health and safety outcomes.

HSE Science Division is spread principally between two sites in Bootle and Buxton, and includes a wide range of scientists undertaking research, testing, forensic work and commercial work. The small and flexible nature of ESAT provides an excellent opportunity to increase your level of responsibility and exposure to senior staff, leading key strategic programmes of work. There are opportunities to conduct in-house research and analysis as well as opportunities to commission and manage externally contracted research.