Auditor (Band 3/SEO)

Health and Safety Executive; Ashford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A governmental safety organization is looking for an Inspector to oversee Building Control Bodies and ensure compliance through risk-based inspections. The role offers part-time hours with a minimum of 30 hours per week, competitive salary, and benefits such as a generous pension scheme and flexible working conditions. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a background in audit or inspection processes.

Benefits

Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension

Flexible working options

25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience delivering risk-based audit/inspection reviews.
• Ability to assess compliance and inform decision making.
• Strong interpersonal communication with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based inspections of Building Control Bodies.
• Support enforcement processes and ensure consistent application.
• Manage time and resources effectively to deliver objectives.

Skills

Knowledge of risk-based audits

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Internal Audit qualification (CIA) or willingness to achieve

Job description

About the Role

Responsible for delivering high quality inspections and assessments of building control bodies, contributing to the regulation of the building control profession and supporting the safe delivery of BSR objectives. This role helps secure the safety of people in and around buildings in relation to risks from buildings and improves building standards.

Working Pattern

Part‑time working hours are available for this role. Candidates can commit to a minimum of 30 hours per week.

About the Building Safety Regulator (BSR)

On 30 June 2025 the Building Safety Regulator will become an Arms Length Body (ALB) of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and will move out of HSE, becoming a Non‑crown, Non‑Departmental Public Body (NDPB). Successful candidates will first be onboarded to HSE, with a move to the new NDPB in due course.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Professional Standards Unit (PSU)’s allocated risk‑based inspections of Building Control Bodies (BCBs) covering local authorities and the private sector, working on more than one inspection at once while adhering to internal quality assurance processes.


• Instigate and support the enforcement process and procedures, ensuring the consistent application of enforcement tools.


• Lead Registered Building Control Approver (RBCA) registration assessments within budget and quality expectations.


• Manage your own time and resources effectively, taking ownership of issues that could impact delivery of your and the wider team’s objectives; escalating risks and issues to the Audit Manager in a timely manner.


• Use approved systems, policies and processes with an analytical approach to assure quality and evidence‑based outcomes.


• Act as a collegiate member of the inspection team, supporting colleagues and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Behaviours for Assessment

• Making Effective Decisions


• Communicating and Influencing


• Working Together

Security and Checks

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and baseline personnel security standard checks. HSE reserves the right to conduct additional checks, including Google and social media checks, in line with Civil Service Commission Principles.

From 23 June 2025 pre‑employment checks will include verification against the Internal Fraud Hub (IFH); inclusion on the database results in refusal of employment. Appeals can be made via [e-mail].

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Nationality Requirements

• UK nationals


• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland


• Nationals of Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK


• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)


• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020


• Turkish nationals and certain family members of Turkish nationals who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. Recruitment is by merit and includes a Disability Confident Scheme. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme for those at risk of redundancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining and investing in talent wherever it is found. Further information can be found in the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of delivering risk‑based audit/inspection reviews using defined procedures and systems.


• Ability to critically evaluate and analyse information to assess compliance with rules and inform robust decision making.


• Experience working as part of a team to deliver effective quality outcomes.


• Communication and interpersonal skills with a quality‑focused mindset.


• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally with a wide range of stakeholders.


• Willingness to undertake relevant training programmes and commit to regulatory skills and knowledge development.


• Internal Audit qualification (CIA) or willingness to work towards it while in post.

Salary and Benefits

Base salary of £47,686. HSE contributes £13,814 toward a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

• Learning and development tailored to your role.


• An environment with flexible working options.


• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.


• Competitive rates of pay.


• Access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme with HSE contributing 28.97%.


• Family‑friendly policies and working hours to balance home life and career.


• Carer‑friendly policies.


• 25 days annual holiday (increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service) plus bank holidays and 1 day Civil Service privilege leave.


• Parental leave benefits.


• Access to benefits such as Cycle to Work Scheme, E‑Gift Cards and Vouchers via EdenRed.

Note: When moving to HSE from another employer, childcare vouchers will no longer be available. Eligibility for other government schemes such as Tax‑Free Childcare can be determined here.

Additional benefits include health and safety executive contributions and various schemes available to employees.