Government and Public Analyst
- Employer
- Isle of Man Government - Office of Human Resources
- Location
- Douglas, Isle of Man
- Salary
- £68,632 - £75,338 per annum
- Closing date
- 23 May 2021
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- Sector
- Analytical, Food Science, Laboratory Services, Water Chemistry
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
About the role and our team
Using your strong leadership skills and specialist knowledge, you will head up the Isle of Man Government Laboratory. Our Laboratory is small, with a total of 14 staff, but is well equipped and supported, with UKAS accreditation. You would be based in Douglas, the main town in the Isle of Man.
Working in our chemical and microbiological analytical laboratory you will provide essential support for the Island in areas other than medical, providing an analytical service including appropriate interpretation, and scientific advice. Primarily serving Government through its departments, the laboratory also supports other public bodies and the private sector.
As part of this role, you will be appointed as Public Analyst for the Island, responsible for delivery of analysis for official food control, and in support of local food producers.
You and your team will provide critical production support for the Island’s Water Authority including testing of drinking water, both mains and private supplies.
A growing area for our team is environmental analysis, including surface water, sea water, biota etc. This includes the monitoring of radioactivity arising from historical events such as Chernobyl and Fukushima.
The Government Analyst is a statutory member of the Advisory Council for the misuse of drugs, and is a member of a number of other bodies including the Health Protection Committee and the Resilience Group.
What can this role offer me?
If working flexibly is important to you, you’ll be happy to know we operate a flexi-time system making it easier to reclaim any additional hours worked and to fit your other commitments around your work life.
If you are relocating or returning to the Island, you can also benefit from the Insurance Holiday Scheme, which allows you to apply for a refund on your NI contributions for your 1st year of living here. To see how this scheme could benefit you, and to find out more about relocating to the Isle of Man, visit www.locate.im
About the Island and relocating
A self-Governing Crown Dependency, not part of the UK, the Isle of Man is very similar to the UK, but is unique in it’s own special way. With low crime rates and great education this is a fantastic place to bring up children.
You can enjoy a fantastic quality of life, and an excellent work-life balance. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities; so if you like walking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking, you’ll have lots of places to explore!
We have two hospitals and strong links to Liverpool hospitals you are well covered. Our Island location has proved highly beneficial during the COVID-19 outbreak over the past year or so, the ability to tightly control people entering the Island enabling us to have remained COVID-free and able to conduct normal lives and businesses much of the time, with just three short finite periods of lockdown.
There are also lots of great cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy the Island’s real sense of community. The island is well connected to the UK, and you’ll also benefit from low income tax rates (20% maximum rate).
To find out more about the Island and the lifestyle you could enjoy here, take a look at Locate Isle of Man’s guide to moving to the Isle of Man here.
A relocation package of up to £7,500 based on receipts is available for this role.
How to find out more and apply
For more information please see the job description and person specification, alternatively contact Paul Lenartowicz on 01624 642250.
A provisional interview date of 1 June 2021 has been set for shortlisted applicants, however this is subject to change.
To find out more and apply, visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/iomgovjobs/displayjob.aspx?jobid=12381
Flexible Working
The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.
Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers.
Company
About us
The Office of Human Resources, which sits within the Cabinet Office, was established as a key part of Government’s transformation programme, bringing together the specialist human resources services, previously located within the Departments of Government along with those of a number of Boards and other bodies.
Our principal customers are the people who work across Government. We provide leadership for Government’s HR community and supply managers and individual job holders with a range of support, management information and advice services covering all aspects of employment.
At Government level the Office of Human Resources (OHR) provides key services to:
- Council of Ministers – OHR advises the Council of Ministers on people strategy, the application of corporate employment policies and supporting management frameworks, and the monitoring of effectiveness on their behalf.
- Public Services Commission – OHR acts as the agent of the Public Services Commission in the exercise of its statutory functions including the delivery of policies, interpretation of terms and conditions of service, effective people management and the management of staffing levels.
- Negotiating Forums – OHR provides research and support, and undertakes key advisory responsibilities on a wide range of issues to established public service negotiating bodies including the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) for the Public Services Commission and joint negotiating bodies in various Departments with their own employment groups including the Departments’ of Education & Children, Health and Social Care, Home Affairs and Infrastructure.
In doing so the Office works closely with registered staff associations and trades unions.
- Website
- https://hr.gov.im/
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