The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. We’re dedicated to protecting people and places, ensuring everyone can lead safer and healthier lives at work. We are now looking for two Explosives Permissioning Officers to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. If successful at the offer stage for this role, you will be offered the opportunity to enrol in a Level 7 apprenticeship in ordnance, munitions and explosives. Your vocational training will include a blend of classroom-based tutorials and workshops, practical work, and tailored on-the-job training where you will take ownership of a portfolio of work. The Role As an Explosives Permissioning Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring explosives-related industries across Great Britain operate safely and in compliance with national legislation. Working as part of our Chemicals, Explosives and Microbiological Hazards Division, you will support the licensing and classification of explosives for storage, manufacture and transport. Through site visits, collaboration with regulatory and industry bodies, and guidance to stakeholders, you will gather intelligence, make evidence-based decisions, and contribute to regulatory science and policy. Additionally, you will: - Develop your technical knowledge in explosives regulation and permissioning - Communicate decisions clearly to internal and external stakeholders - Support improvements to national and international safety standards - Attend forums and conferences to represent the Explosives Inspectorate The Benefits - Salary of £30,176 - £33,346 per annum - A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97% - 25 days’ annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave - Family-friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career - Carer-friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture - Access to a wide range of fantastic benefits, such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards, and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed - Learning and development tailored to your role - An environment with flexible working options - A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity This is a fascinating opportunity for a technically minded graduate or early-career professional to join our expert and safety-focused organisation. You’ll gain unparalleled experience in a nationally significant role, developing your technical knowledge while contributing to the safe regulation of explosive materials across a wide range of industries. Plus, with a generous pension, flexible working options, and the chance to gain a recognised qualification that will support you throughout your professional life, you’ll be supported every step of the way to grow a meaningful and rewarding career in regulatory science.