Higher Scientific Officer (Head of Chemistry)

at  Isle of Man Government

A WORKPLACE THAT INVESTS IN YOU

A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave.
Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements; the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
Free car parking.
A relocation package of up to £5,000 based on receipts is available for this role.

Join our dedicated team within the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture as a Higher Scientific Officer (Head of Chemistry) on the beautiful Isle of Man.
In this exciting role, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective operation of the chemistry section, delivering high-quality, timely results that uphold the safety and well-being of our community.
Your work will be instrumental in safeguarding the islands food and water supplies and protecting the environment. From drinking and river water to food, soil, and effluents, the samples you’ll analyse play a crucial role in monitoring public health and environmental standards.
You’ll also drive innovation by developing new methodologies, support team members’ professional growth by providing training on specialised techniques and ensure the calibration and quality systems are functioning to the highest standards.