Lead Scientific Consultant

3 weeks ago

Teddington, Greater London, United Kingdom Department for Business and Trade Full time

Position Overview

About the Department for Business and Trade

Are you passionate about ensuring product safety and protecting communities? Do you possess the expertise and experience to help UK businesses succeed? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

The Department for Business and Trade is dedicated to making regulations effective in delivering tangible results. We believe that well-crafted regulations can serve as a catalyst for growth, innovation, and efficiency.

Since our establishment, we have been assembling a dynamic and innovative team that holds a respected position within a growing organization, recently expanding our focus to include regulations for construction products.

Our core mission is to safeguard individuals and environments from product-related risks, enabling consumers and businesses to engage in trade with assurance.

For more details, please visit our website.

We are committed to fair and open recruitment practices, adhering to the Civil Service Commission's principles. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Role Description

The Science Team is responsible for providing access to credible scientific advice and innovative research that informs policy development and the enforcement of product safety regulations across various sectors, including toys and cosmetics, as well as new responsibilities in construction products. Our team collaborates closely with other evidence teams, including those specializing in engineering, research, analysis, and testing. We encompass a range of disciplines, including analytical chemistry, materials science, bioscience, and toxicology. Additionally, we oversee chemical risk assessment and facilitate access to independent scientific experts in the fields of chemicals and materials, ensuring that our research and testing efforts are grounded in analytical chemistry.

In our recent Science & Analysis review, we highlighted how our department leverages the best available evidence to enhance consumer confidence, promote productive trade, and position the UK as a leading market for consumer products.

This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance the management of our research initiatives within the department while fostering relationships with stakeholders who will collaborate with us in advancing regulatory knowledge.

We seek an individual who is eager to:

  • Innovate and enhance collaborative practices across our team, the Evidence Impact Area, the department, and the broader UK industry.
  • Engage with various partners across government and other sectors to ensure the robustness and quality of our evidence outputs.
  • Collaborate with colleagues from diverse scientific and technical backgrounds.
  • Utilize their experience in applying scientific evidence to inform policy and regulatory activities.

If this aligns with your expertise, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Foster relationships within the department, other government entities, industry, and academia to ensure the integrity of scientific and evidence outputs.
  • Oversee and manage research projects through the Research Collaboration Network.
  • Lead governance efforts for the Register of Specialists, including the development of specialized registers in relevant fields.
  • Contribute to our science capabilities workstream, engaging with the Chief Scientific Adviser’s Office and coordinating incident preparedness and response.

Collaboration is essential for this role, primarily involving interaction with the wider Evidence Impact Area, policy, and enforcement teams to provide leadership and support their needs. You will leverage your knowledge and experience to establish processes that address evidence requirements.

You will also represent the department at internal and external meetings with key partners, including industry associations, standards bodies, and academic institutions.

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Ability to scope, plan, and manage complex projects.
  • Implement solutions with consideration for the broader context.
  • Demonstrate effective leadership and accountability.
  • Commit to continuous performance improvement.

Qualifications:

A degree in a scientific discipline related to biology or chemistry is essential.

Behaviors:

We will evaluate candidates based on the following behaviors during the selection process:

  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Working Together
  • Communicating and Influencing

Technical Skills:

We will assess candidates against the following technical skills during the selection process:

  • Providing Technical and Commercial Leadership

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, the Department for Business and Trade contributes significantly towards your membership in the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Additional benefits include:

  • Tailored learning and development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • A culture that promotes inclusion and diversity
  • An average employer contribution of 27% towards your pension

We recognize the challenges faced by individuals with protected characteristics in the job market and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and those with diverse gender identities.

For further information on our benefits, please refer to the attached candidate pack.

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